New boss for Morningstar

Morningstar has appointed a new managing director for Australia and New Zealand.

Thursday, August 3rd 2017, 8:04PM

It has appointed Jamie Wickham to replace Heather Brilliant, who has been in the role since 2014.

She is leaving for a role at Colonial First State Global Asset Management/First State Investments, based in New York.

Chris Galloway will continue to lead Morningstar's investment management business in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Wickham is currently Morningstar's Asia-Pacific head of products and solutions. Morningstar said he had developed teams and processes that had significantly improved how Morningstar operated through Asia.

Before that he spent four years leading the data business from the London office.

“I am pleased to appoint Jamie Wickham as our incoming ANZ managing director. Jamie is well-qualified for this role with 20 years of experience with Morningstar and its predecessors’ ANZ business. His hands-on approach to solving our clients’ issues makes him ideal for this new leadership opportunity,” said Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar’s chief executive officer.

“I would also like to thank Heather for her numerous contributions to our business over the years. She leaves Morningstar ANZ well positioned for its next phase of growth.”

“I’m delighted to take the helm at Morningstar ANZ,” said Wickham. “There continues to be significant opportunities for our business in Australia and New Zealand, drawing on our established strengths in research, data, and technology solutions as well as investment management for institutions, advisers, and individuals. I’m excited to build on the momentum we have created and will continue to grow the business while serving investors.”

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