Mai Platts

Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM), one of the world’s largest asset managers, has today announced the appointment of Mai Platts as Director, Client Services.

Based in Sydney, and reporting to the Head of Client Services & Operations, Australia and New Zealand, Barbara Whyte, Ms Platts will lead the client services function and support the growth of Natixis IM’s capabilities as it expands its range of promoted managed funds and active ETFs.

Ms Platts brings almost two decades of experience in funds management, with a focus on key account, dealer group, and adviser relationship management. Previously she has held roles with Bennelong Funds Management and Betashares ETFs.

Louise Watson, Country Head for Australia and New Zealand, Natixis IM said, “We’re pleased to welcome Mai, who brings a wealth of experience, to the Natixis IM team and especially to our wholesale clients and platform partners in Australia. Her role will support the growth of the range of active ETFs and managed funds promoted by Natixis IM, leveraging the very best solutions from our global expert affiliate managers to serve the personal, and increasingly complex, needs of our clients.”

Mai Platts, Director Client Services, Natixis IM said, “I look forward to joining the Natixis IM team and continuing to provide a high standard of service to support the growth of exceptional client relationships across Australia. It’s an exciting time to join the team as together we will grow our best-in-class global solutions to our local clients.”

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Mai Platts

Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Mai Platts as account director, NSW and ACT, as the company continues to build its investment distribution team.

Ms Platts will be based in Sydney, working alongside account director David Whitby, and will report to Bennelong’s head of distribution, Jonas Daly.

Ms Platts has 16 years of funds management experience, spanning key account, dealer group and adviser relationship management.

Prior to joining Bennelong, Ms Platts worked as director, key accounts and adviser business at BetaShares, a position she held since 2018. In this role she was responsible for supporting the business’s distribution activities, working with key accounts and intermediary channels.

Ms Platts has also held roles with iShares, and started her career at Macquarie in 2007 as a relationship consultant.

Mr Daly said Ms Platts’ in-depth industry knowledge and experience in managing key accounts and adviser relationships make her a great addition to Bennelong’s team.

“Mai joins the business at a key time in our development, and will help drive business opportunities across our key markets,” he said.

Ms Platts holds a Bachelor of Agriculture Economics and a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney.

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