One of Australia’s largest independent wealth managers Perpetual Investments has appointed a new general manager of distribution.
Perpetual has announced that Matt Thompson is the new General Manager of Distribution (GM) for Perpetual Investments, effective 17 October. His promotion follows the resignation of Dean Winterton, current GM, Distribution.
Thompson (pictured) has held the role of Head of Wholesale Business in Perpetual Investments for the last three years having joined Perpetual in early 2012.
Thompson has more than 20 years’ wealth management experience across some of Australia’s largest investment management organisations. After joining Perpetual he lead
the Strategic Accounts team for 18 months before being promoted to Head of Wholesale Business for Perpetual Investments. Prior to joining the Sydney based firm he held the roles of Head of National Accounts & Research at NAB Asset Management and Head of SMSFs & Private Bank Sales with Colonial First State.