UBS Asset Management has announced the appointment of Alison Telfer to the role of country head for Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Telfer joins the manager with over 20 years of experience in Australian and global asset management, including most recently as chief operating officer, general counsel and head of public policy at BlackRock Investment Management Australasia.
Her previous experience also includes eight years at Challenger in the roles of senior legal counsel and as director of specialised product development and co-investment group.
UBS Australasia joint-country head Nick Hughes said that the manager was excited to have Ms Telfer join and drive its asset management business forward.
“Her strategic mindset coupled with her extensive Asia-Pacific asset management experience will be valuable in helping her position UBS Asset Management for the future,” said Mr Hughes.
“Alison is a highly experienced and impactful senior leader and has a solid track record of leveraging the best of breed product capabilities of a global organisation to benefit local clients.”
Ms Telfer will take over from John Mowat, who held the role ad interim, beginning in January 2022. Mr Mowat will return to his previous role of head of UBS Asset Management’s real estate business.
“Australia is one of the largest investment markets in the world, and we are excited to have Alison on board at this pivotal time as we expand and shape the future of our franchise and capitalise on the significant opportunities we see,” said Raymond Yin, head of Asset Management, APAC.
