M&G Investments has hired Cameron Sinclair as its new head of institutional distribution, Australia.

Based in Sydney and reporting to Amy Cho, head of Asia Pacific, Sinclair will be tasked with leading the firm’s institutional distribution in Australia with local institutions, superannuation funds and insurers.

The new hire comes as the London-headquartered asset manager looks to grow its presence in one of the world’s largest pension markets.

Neil Godfrey, global head of client group, M&G Investments, said: “Australia is one of the most sophisticated and developed pension markets globally, with a strong institutional framework and long-term investment approach.”

“It shares key structural characteristics with the UK, making it a natural market for M&G,” he added.

“This enables us to bring our investment capabilities across public and private markets, particularly in areas of credit, real assets, equities and real estate, where M&G has been engaged with Australian investors to help secure differentiated sources of return.”

Sinclair said: “Australian institutional investors are increasingly seeking partners that can provide access to differentiated investment opportunities over long-term time horizons.”

“M&G’s breadth across public and private markets, combined with its long-standing investment heritage, offers a compelling proposition for clients as they navigate a more complex and evolving investment landscape.”

Sinclair joins M&G from TWC Invest, where he was co-founder and partner, focused on capital raising and distribution strategy.

Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions in institutional sales and client relationships across Australia and New Zealand at PGIM and Principal Global Investors.

Cho said: “Australia is an important market for M&G in Asia Pacific, and Cameron’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to deepening institutional client relationships across the region.”

“His experience and market knowledge will strengthen our local coverage and connect more Australian clients with M&G’s active investment capabilities.”