Mr Kordick has 12 years industry experience and joins EQT from institutional asset consultant Frontier Investment Consulting, where he was an investment analyst. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing portfolio construction and investment strategies, investment processes and performance. He has also worked as an equity analyst at Diogenes Research. Michael holds a bachelor of commerce from the University of Melbourne, a masters in applied finance from Macquarie University and is also PS146 compliant.

Mr Doan has joined from boutique asset consultant Atchison Consultants, where he was an investment analyst responsible for quantitative analysis, manager selection and portfolio construction. He holds a bachelor of business (honours) degree in economics and finance from RMIT, and a master of finance from the University of Melbourne and has passed all three levels of the CFA Program.

Mr Boubouras said that the two appointments further expand the Australian equity capabilities of the EQT investment team, providing additional support to the CIO and head of equities.

“The appointments of Michael and Thi to the team will help ensure we have the resources and expertise in place to take the next step in the development and growth of EQT’s funds management capability.

“The EQT equities team now includes two portfolio managers and four investment analysts, and we intend to continue to add to our asset management capabilities as the right opportunities develop,” Mr Boubouras said.

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Dr Kasian has over 25 years financial services experience in asset management and senior executive roles, and joins EQT from Accordius where he was executive director and chief investment officer.
 
He has also worked at First Samuel as chief investment officer, and has held various senior roles at HSBC Global Asset Management including chief investment officer and head of equities where he was in charge of a large investment team. Dr Kasian was also appointed head of the global financials equity team overseeing large global equity mandates. 
 
In 1995, he co-founded Wallara Asset Management and he also pioneered the “Cash Flow Return on Investment Valuation” technique currently used by a number of major fund managers, including EQT.
 
Mr Boubouras said that Dr Kasian’s high-level investment experience and strategic capabilities will be a valuable addition to the EQT asset management team.
 
“Paul is a highly respected and experienced wealth management professional and his appointment is the next step in the further development and growth of EQT’s funds management capability.
 
“Paul and I worked together in the past at HSBC Global Asset Management as part of a very successful asset management team, and I am particularly pleased to be able to appoint someone of his calibre, experience and track record to the Equity Trustees team.
 
“He has a long history of successful Australian equities management, delivering strong investment performance for investors through different market cycles, and also has significant experience in team management and leadership,” Mr Boubouras said.

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