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T. Rowe Price appoints Heath Branigan as Australia intermediary lead to advance adviser engagement

11 Jun 2026
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T. Rowe Price, a global asset management firm and a leader in retirement, has promoted Heath Branigan as Head of Intermediary for Australia, as the firm continues to strengthen engagement with financial advisers and grow key partnerships in the market.

Branigan assumed the role on June 1, 2026. He will lead T. Rowe Price’s intermediary business in Australia, focusing on engagement with financial advice firms, dealer groups, platforms, and key partners. He reports to Elsie Chan, Head of APAC Distribution at T. Rowe Price, and joins the firm’s APAC Distribution Lead Team.

Branigan brings more than 29 years of experience in the financial services industry across the U.K. and Australia, including 15 years with T. Rowe Price. Since joining the firm in 2011 as a relationship manager, he has been instrumental in strengthening the firm’s advisor partnerships and has played a pivotal role in expanding T. Rowe Price’s footprint within Australia.

Elsie Chan, Head of APAC Distribution at T. Rowe Price, said: “Australia is an important market for T. Rowe Price and we are well positioned to service and provide solutions to our clients in this market. We look forward to building on the strong relationships Heath has established across the adviser community.”

Darren Hall, Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand at T. Rowe Price, said: “Heath’s promotion recognises the meaningful contribution he has made to our Australian business over a decade. He is highly regarded across the industry, with a strong understanding of the local advice landscape and the evolving needs of advisers. These qualities make him well suited to guide the next phase of growth for our intermediary business.”

Reflecting on his appointment, Branigan highlighted the escalating market pressures facing local wealth professionals, noting that Australian advisers are navigating an unprecedented period of structural change driven by evolving client needs, demographic shifts, increasing portfolio complexity and a growing focus on delivering personalised outcomes at scale.

“We are focused on broadening strategic partnerships across the advice ecosystem, from individual advice businesses and dealer groups to asset consultants and investment platforms. By directly leveraging our global insights and collaborating on tailored investment solutions, we are well placed to help Australian wealth management firms navigate these challenges with confidence,” Branigan said.

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