La Trobe Financial, Australia’s premier alternative asset manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Waterworth as Head of Distribution.
James is a highly experienced distribution executive, bringing over 20 years of success in investment management and client distribution strategy. His career has been marked by a deep commitment to clients, strong cultural leadership, and broad industry expertise across asset classes, client segments, geographies, and product structures.
He joins La Trobe Financial from BlackRock Australia at an opportune time; the firm has recently launched the La Trobe Private Credit Fund (ASX: LF1) and is seeing record inflows and deployments across their suite of alternative strategies.
Commenting on the appointment, Waterworth said “I am excited to be joining a high-performing team that is well-positioned to thrive in a rapidly evolving investment landscape. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and success.”
Chris Paton, Chief Investment Officer at La Trobe Financial, said, “James brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on experience. His appointment supports our ambition to further scale our distribution platform while continuing to deepen relationships with clients and partners both in Australia and globally.”
To find out more visit www.latrobefinancial.com.au
La Trobe Financial is regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) and holds the requisite regulatory AFSL and ACL to operate managed investment schemes, place RMBS issuances, and provide credit services.
La Trobe Financial Asset Management Limited ACN 007 332 363 Australian Financial Services Licence No. 222213 is the responsible entity of the La Trobe Australian Credit Fund ARSN 088 178 321 and the La Trobe US Private Credit Fund ARSN 677 174 382. It is important that you consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding whether to invest or continue to invest in the fund. The PDSs and Target Market Determinations are available on our website.
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