Mr James will support Kimon Kouryialas Director, Head of Global Distribution in the delivery of Apostle’s investment solutions. He will facilitate the distribution of strategies, giving investors access to a range of investments in credit, thematic investments, alternative debt and equity, private credit, Venture Capital, timberland and global equities.

With over twenty-five years’ experience in the investment and wealth management industry, Mr James brings expertise across distribution, marketing and client services. He was most recently General Manager, Head of Distribution at Lakehouse Capital where he established the firms wholesale presence in Australia while maintaining the retail business arm. Prior to his role at the boutique firm he dedicated over two decades to Aberdeen Standard Investments, serving across multiply roles with the global investment manager, leaving as Director, Head of Marketing and Business Strategy.

Mr Kouryialas said, “We are pleased to welcome Stuart to the team to help lead the firm’s expansion. He brings a network of strong relationships and has a proven track record of implementing strategies across a range of functions to drive growth.

The market has shifted, and investors are seeking a range of sophisticated strategies to build robust portfolios for wealth preservation and to generate alpha with global exposure. We have partnered with outstanding global fund managers, to provide access to a variety of solutions across asset classes to meet investor’s needs. Stuart’s experience and expertise within the wholesale space will be pivotal as we continue our global distribution strategy.”

Apostle’s Managing Director Karyn West said, “Stuart’s appointment will support our growth as we continue to expand our footprint within the wholesale sector across Australia and New Zealand. We are seeing increasing investor demand for differentiated investment strategies to diversify portfolios within the institutional and wholesale market. Stuart’s experience across both markets will be critical as we continue to deliver bespoke solutions to clients.”

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