First Sentier Investors has announced the appointment of Ashley Conn as chief financial and strategy officer. Conn will join the investment manager in late May.
Conn, who will be based in Sydney, has a strong background in finance and investment banking, bringing over 25 years of experience to First Sentier Investors.
Conn (pictured) joins First Sentier Investors from Super Retail Group, where he was the Interim general manager of Group Finance and prior to that, was the CFO at ASX listed McMillan Shakespeare and CSG.
Conn’s career in investment banking included roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, specialising in mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital raisings. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Mark Steinberg, CEO of First Sentier Investors, commented: “[Conn’s] extensive experience and strategic advisory roles will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and deliver value to our stakeholders.”
Conn succeeds Noel O’Brien who served as interim chief financial and strategy officer following Suzanne Evans’ departure earlier this year.
