Daniel Shelest
Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM), one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced the appointment of Daniel Shelest, Distribution Director – Researchers & Consultants.
Based in Sydney and reporting to Jason Guthrie the Head of Wholesale Distribution, Australia and New Zealand, Daniel will focus on strengthening the firm’s engagement with Australia’s research houses, asset consultants and investment committees.
Mr Shelest brings a decade of experience, having served as Research and Consultants Manager at SG Hiscock and Aberdeen, where he earned a reputation for his investment expertise and driving consultant coverage across both public and private markets.
Louise Watson, Country Head for Australia and New Zealand, Natixis IM said, “We’re pleased to welcome Daniel to the team. At Natixis IM, we pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ entire portfolios and aligning their needs with our best-in-class solutions from our global network of expert investment managers. Daniel’s appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to deepening relationships with researchers and consultants – a segment of growing importance in the Australian wholesale ecosystem. He brings a depth of understanding of this landscape and a genuine commitment to strong partnerships.”
Daniel Shelest, Distribution Director – Researchers & Consultants, Natixis IM said, “I look forward to joining the Natixis Investment Managers team and strengthening relationships with clients across Australia. I’m drawn to Natixis IM’s focus on understanding what clients are trying to achieve in their portfolios and engaging with them in a meaningful, long-term way. Offering access to differentiated capabilities from the firm’s global network of specialist investment managers is an important part of that.”
This appointment follows a year of continued momentum for Natixis IM in the wholesale market, with the suite of wholesale funds available now covering specialist equities, fixed income and private equity across affiliates including Loomis Sayles, Mirova, Vaughan Nelson, Flexstone Partners and IML.
Earlier in the year, Natixis Investment Managers celebrated 10 years in Australia and reaffirmed its commitment to providing Australian institutional, wholesale, and retail investors with best-in-class active investment strategies managed by its global network of affiliate investment firms.