Michelle Wigglesworth

Australian Ethical has appointed Mellanie Lumby as General Counsel and Michelle Wigglesworth as Senior Equities Analyst.  

Chief Executive Officer John McMurdo said the appointments were in line with Australian Ethical’s commitment to attracting the best talent. 

“As more Australians seek responsible investment options they can trust, Australian Ethical is focussed on transforming into a larger and more impactful business. One of the most important parts of that is investing in the right people that will enable us to deliver the best possible results for our current investors as well as to scale up to meet the rising demand for ethical investing.” 

Ms Lumby’s role as General Counsel will see her leading the legal team at Australian Ethical. She brings extensive financial services legal expertise with specialist skills in funds management with 17 years of professional experience in both Australia and the UK. Ms Lumby has previously served in senior legal roles at AMP Capital Investors, Challenger Financial Services Group and Principal Global Investors. An admitted Solicitor in NSW, she also holds a Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Law and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment.  

In the role of Senior Equities Analyst, Ms Wigglesworth will work closely with Portfolio Managers to drive performance for Australian Ethical’s investors. She has more than 17 years of experience in funds management, with a background in conducting detailed fundamental research and valuation of Australian Equities. Ms Wigglesworth most recently served as an Investment Manager and Analyst at Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Milton Corporation. Her expertise covers ASX-listed banks, real estate, insurance, diversified financials and technology. She is a CFA Charterholder and holds a CPA and Bachelor of Economics. 

Commenting on Ms Wigglesworth’s appointment, Head of Domestic Equities Mike Murray said, “We are excited to welcome someone of Michelle’s calibre into our team.  She has a strong alignment with the values of Australian Ethical and is a seasoned investor with deep knowledge across multiple sectors. The team are looking forward to working with her as we build on our long term track record of performance oriented and true-to-label ethical investing.”    

The two new senior hires follow the recent appointment of Chief Technology Officer, Conrad Tsang in November 2022. 

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