Mirae Asset Global Investments expands its Australian alternatives team

Mirae Asset Global Investments (Mirae) has expanded its Australian alternatives team with the appointment of Anthony Poon as Vice President, Alternative Investments. In this newly created role, Anthony will report to Mirae Asset’s Head of Alternatives, Luke Gersbach.

Anthony has over 10 years’ experience and joins from Westpac where he held multiple roles across the institutional business, including corporate advisory, credit derivatives markets, and since 2016, Debt Capital Markets. Anthony’s previous experience includes roles with Credit Suisse and Taifook Asset Management in Hong Kong. Anthony holds a Master of Applied Finance (Macquarie University), Bachelor of Commerce (University of New South Wales) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (University of Sydney).

Anthony’s appointment strengthens Mirae’s alternatives business which operates primarily in real estate, infrastructure, private debt and venture capital.

Luke Gersbach, Mirae’s Head of Alternative Investments announced the new appointment noting: “We are pleased to welcome Anthony to Mirae Asset Global Investments. The expansion of our alternatives team demonstrates our commitment to growing our business in the alternatives space as we are increasingly attracted to the risk-return profile of the Australian market.”

Kris Walesby, Mirae’s Chief Executive Officer added: “The addition of Anthony to our Alternatives business enhances our ability to source quality investments for our clients. With Anthony’s skills and experience, we will be well placed to grow this area of our business.”