The combining of the two functions enables the newly unified client-facing team to adopt a holistic solution-based approach in its delivery of BlackRock’s diverse platform and global capabilities to clients. These efforts will be led by three long-tenured leaders within the Australian client-facing team.

Chantal Giles has been appointed to an expanded role of Head of iShares Wealth (iSW) Australasia, leading a broad team responsible for the distribution of BlackRock’s alpha-seeking strategies, index and iShares ETF offerings, as well as whole portfolio services to our wealth management, bank and platform clients in the region.

From July 1, James Kingston will take on the role of Head of iShares Australasia, in addition to his responsibility as Head of APAC Portfolio Analysis & Solutions (BPAS). James will continue to lead the APAC BPAS team to help clients build multi-asset outcome-focused solutions that match their desired long-term objectives, as well as drive the iShares strategy locally.

Christian Obrist who has held the role of Head of iShares Australasia for three successful years has been promoted to lead iShares Distribution Asia ex-Japan based in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Eleanor Menniti will assume the newly created role of Head of Client Product Strategy and Consultant Relations, leading the distribution strategy behind the design and delivery of BlackRock’s full set of product capabilities and solutions to the Australian wealth market, as well as managing a team responsible for key relationships with retail asset consultants and research houses.

Jason Collins, Head of Client Business Australasia, said: “As we evolve our business to reflect changing market dynamics and client needs, we are pleased to be able to promote from within and expand the roles of our senior leaders to deliver bespoke solutions to our clients.

“Our ability to work with clients across a range of investment types – index, active, multi-asset and alternatives – and deliver this via various structures, gives BlackRock a unique ability to partner with firms as they seek to curate and provide leading investment options to their end clients.

Rimmo Jolly, Head of iShares Asia Pacific, said: “It’s exciting to see clients across the region increasingly turning to BlackRock to be their partner of choice for iShares ETFs as portfolio building blocks and whole portfolio solutions.

“We are focused on evolving the delivery of our iShares platform to better meet client needs and look forward to engaging more deeply with clients in Australia.”

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