His appointment follows the resignation of Eddy Schipper, who is leaving the Firm in early August to pursue other interests.

Mr Hallinan, said it is always pleasing to appoint from within the business, and that Mr Bluzmanis’ promotion is well deserved.

“Rob has been with Nikko AM since January 2015 and has over 20 years’ experience in asset management sales and distribution. During his time with Nikko AM he has been instrumental in building up and maintaining the success of the wholesale sales strategy and he has ably managed Nikko AM’s Retail Sales & Research team.

“Rob’s appointment comes at a time of strong growth in the Nikko AM business and his proven success in leveraging his relationships to grow the business will stand him in good stead in this new role.

“Rob’s experience and expertise mean he is ideally placed to continue to build on the already strong efforts of the Australian distribution team, and to capitalise on business growth and momentum we are seeing in the market.”

Prior to joining Nikko AM, Mr Bluzmanis spent eight years at Blackrock Australia in a number of sales and account management roles, most recently as Director and Head of National Key Accounts & Research. Before this he was Senior Business Development Manager – Investments with Colonial First State.

Mr Bluzmanis holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University. He has a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from The Financial Securities Institute of Australia and has undertaken the Certified Investment Management Analyst Program from the Investment Management Consultants Association.

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Ms Gunawan joins the company from the Australian Red Cross where she held the role of National Business Partnerships Manager. She has also held business development roles with not-for-profit performing arts organisation Musica Viva Australia as well as with financial services companies Legg Mason Global Asset Management, ABN AMRO Bank, BT Financial and Norwich Union Australia.

Mr Green most recently worked at Pengana Capital as a Business Development Analyst. He also worked for several years in London within Legal & General’s investment management research unit and prior to that he worked in client services for Assure New Zealand.

“These appointments highlight Nikko Asset Management’s commitment to better understand and to comprehensively service the needs of independent financial advisers and the private wealth market,” said Sam Hallinan, Managing Director of Nikko Asset Management Australia. “The addition of Lia and Simon to the team will further strengthen our relationships in New South Wales and Queensland as we work with our clients on investment solutions and building robust portfolios.”

The new appointments follow recent recruits Eddy Schipper, Rob Bluzmanis and Naomi Finnigan to Nikko Asset Management Australia’s distribution team.

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Mr Schipper’s most recent role was Executive Director, Asia Pacific Investor Relations at IFM Investors, where he significantly contributed to IFM Investors since starting with the firm in 2008.  He recently returned from a year working in Japan for IFM Investors, launching their Japan office.

Of Mr Schipper’s move to Nikko Asset Management, Sam Hallinan commented that, “Eddy’s experience in Japan combined with his extensive experience here in Australia will bring a new dimension to our already capable distribution team. The energy surrounding our commitment to become Asia’s premier global asset manager has enabled us to attract and secure someone of Eddy’s talent, experience and reputation.”

The new appointment follows recent recruits Rob Bluzmanis and Naomi Finnigan to Nikko Asset Management Australia’s distribution team.

Mr Schipper will officially join his new team by the end of October this year.

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