Evan Metcalf

Global X ETFs, Australia’s pre-eminent leader in thematic, commodities and digital assets ETFs has appointed Evan Metcalf to the role of CEO, Global X Australia.

Evan will lead the company as it accelerates its growth in the Australian market following its acquisition of ETF Securities Australia in June 2022.

He will play an instrumental role in continuing to build on Global X ETFs’ legacy for investors that’s beyond ordinary via quality research, a strong balance sheet and a track record of innovative and investor-driven product design to benefit its clients.

Luis Berruga welcomed Mr. Metcalf to the role and commended his experience leading ETF Securities as Head of Product since 2015.

“We have the utmost confidence that Evan’s previous success and expertise in this market will help to advance our goals here in Australia as we look to create opportunities for our clients and expand our offering, creating an Australian ETF powerhouse,” he said.

Young Kim, Head of the Global Business Unit at Mirae Global Investments, congratulated Mr Metcalf and expressed his enthusiasm for success of Global X ETFs in Australia.

“We are excited to partner with such a strong industry veteran. Evan’s charismatic leadership will act as a catalyst for our aspirations in the Australian market. The Mirae Asset group looks forward to the accomplishments that Evan and the Global X ETFs team will achieve in the near future,” he said.

Mr. Metcalf said he is excited about the future and is looking forward to leading the Australian arm of the Global X ETFs business.

“I’m delighted to be stepping into this role, having worked across a range of international financial services roles for over 20 years.

“Global X ETFs’ focus on product design, innovation, and investor-driven market access, as well as its suite of ETF products across key segments of thematic investing, income and commodities backed by in-depth research, is like no other offering in this market.

“I look forward to partnering with all areas of the Global X global business to drive further growth and bring more products to Australia building on our global heritage and strong investor-centric approach,” he concluded.

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Kris Walesby

Mirae Asset Global Investments, a leading investment manager with over $280 billion in assets under management, has announced the appointment of Kris Walesby as the CEO for its Australian operations.

In addition to Walesby’s appointment, Oliver Reynolds also joins Mirae Asset Global Investments as the COO for the region.

Both these senior appointments signify Mirae Asset’s strategic move to grow its business in Australia.

Walesby, a seasoned investment professional, joins Mirae Asset from ETF Securities as its CEO for five years, where was responsible for establishing ETF Securities as one of Australia’s leading ETF provider. He previously worked in London for various investment managers, including Blackrock and, before moving to Australia in 2015, as head of capital markets for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Invesco Powershares.

Reynolds has extensive funds management experience across a range of asset managers and asset classes. He was most recently the Chief Financial Officer at Coolabah Capital. He has also worked in senior positions across the XTB group, Blackrock Asset Management and Westpac.

Young Kim, Head of Global Business at Mirae Asset Global Investments, welcomed Walesby and Reynolds to the Australian team.

He says: “Combined with Kris’s deep knowledge and understanding of investment management sector and his successful track record in growing businesses and developing people, we look forward to his contribution towards strengthening the Australian business.”

Walesby says he is excited and privileged to be appointed to the new leadership position at Mirae Asset.

“My goal as CEO is to position the firm as the market-leading asset manager in Australia providing innovative investments. We want to be regarded by clients, and broader communities, for consistently providing the best of breed investment solutions.

“With the combination of Mirae Asset’s deep fund management expertise and the local knowledge of the existing team, we hope to establish a strong Australian identity,” he adds.

Mirae Asset remains active in Alternative Investments across the region led by Luke Gersbach, and despite a relatively subdued appetite for such investments during the Covid – 19 pandemic, Mirae Asset continues to explore opportunities across the Alternative asset spectrum of private debt, private equity and real estate.

The Australian equity distribution will continue to be supported by Don Gunawan as Head of Australian business development. He will oversee the distribution of Mirae Asset Global Investments Asia ex-Japan Equity Funds to Australian institutional and wholesale/retail investors.

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