First State Investments (FSI) has appointed veteran investment executive Harry Moore to the newly created role of global head of distribution.
Moore, who has been with the firm for a decade, previously served as managing director, leading the firm’s distribution teams in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. These teams comprised $69 billion of the firm's $123 billion in assets under management as of March 31.
Moore will now focus on working more broadly with the firm's regional teams and strengthening global relationships. He will continue to report to First State CEO Mark Steinberg, and will oversee and coordinate the distribution activities of the firm's range of traditional and alternative asset classes and specialist investment sectors, including infrastructure and listed property securities.
“While each region has its differences, there are benefits to a global client relationship and sales approach,” said Moore. “Through the support of a strong, exper
