Australian Ethical Investment has announced the appointment of Nathan Parkin to its investment team as the Head of Equities, effective 13th June 2025.
Nathan brings more than 30 years’ experience in Australian financial markets, including managing up to $6.5bn in Australian equities portfolios as Deputy Head of Equities at Perpetual Investments and co-founding Ethical Partners Funds Management where he was the Investment Director.
In this role, Nathan will lead Australian Ethical’s high-performing equities team and contribute to furthering the development of the firms’ global and local equities strategies, product offering, and support on the expansion of distribution activity.
Australian Ethical CIO Ludovic Theau said, “We have been investing in our investment capability in a disciplined way over the past 5 years and Nathan’s appointment is yet another milestone in the execution of our strategy.
“Nathan brings a depth of knowledge and expertise in responsible investment leadership, and his appointment builds on the exceptional talent we already have. He will play a critical role in continuing to deliver on our conviction that ethical investment delivers strong long-term performance.”
Incoming Head of Equities Nathan Parkin said, “I’m excited to join Australian Ethical as an organisation with such authenticity and clear purpose. I look forward to helping Australian Ethical continue to provide excellence in ethical investment, on behalf of those wanting to exercise genuine choice. It’s philosophy also aligns with my belief that capital markets have a critical role in encouraging corporates to further their net zero ambitions.”
This appointment follows Australian Ethical’s acquisition of sustainable fixed Income manager Altius Asset Management and its team of seven, and the appointment of Adam Roberts to the role of Head of Private Markets in mid-2024.
Nathan joins Australian Ethical at a time when it’s investment approach, products and team continue to receive recognition with the multi-asset suite most recently receiving a ‘Recommended’ Lonsec rating, and the flagship Australian Shares Fund achieving 30 years of out-performance against the benchmark.
