Apostle Funds Management (Apostle) has appointed Jeff Peters as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), bringing more than three decades of global asset management leadership experience to further strengthen the firm’s leadership and lead its long-term strategy. Mr Peters will commence on 20 August 2026.
Prior to joining Apostle, Mr Peters held senior leadership positions at McKinsey & Company, Putnam Investments, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and, most recently, served as Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Asset Management. Across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, he has led global investment businesses, built institutional client relationships, driven distribution growth and guided organisations through periods of strategic transformation.
As CEO, Mr Peters will lead the day-to-day management of Apostle, working closely with the Board, clients and investment partners to execute the firm’s long-term strategy, strengthen its organisational capability and support the continued development of its investment offering.
Mr Peters’ appointment supports Apostle’s long-term growth strategy by adding significant experience and capability to its executive leadership team. It follows the firm’s recent partnership with European investment firm, Triton Partners.
Apostle Executive Chair Karyn West said Mr Peters’ appointment reflected the firm’s long-term strategy of investing in experienced leadership to support its continued evolution.
“Apostle has continued to strengthen its investment offering through new investment partnerships and Jeff’s appointment builds on that momentum, reflecting our commitment to ensuring the business has the leadership breadth and experience to support its long-term strategy.
“He brings an exceptional depth of global asset management experience, having successfully led investment organisations through periods of growth, transformation and industry change. His knowledge, commercial judgement and client-first approach make him ideally placed to lead Apostle into its next phase.
“Our focus remains on delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients while maintaining the disciplined, partnership-driven approach that has underpinned Apostle for more than 18 years.”
Mr Peters said Apostle was well positioned for its next stage of growth.
“Apostle has built a strong reputation for identifying high-quality global investment partners and delivering differentiated investment solutions to institutional and wholesale investors across Australia and New Zealand.
“As investor needs continue to evolve, Apostle is well positioned to connect investors with specialist global investment capabilities through its disciplined, partnership-led approach. I look forward to working alongside Karyn, the Board and the broader team to build on those strengths, deepen relationships with our clients and investment partners, and continue delivering long-term value.”
