Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Stodart to the Strategic Accounts and Research team, in the role of Investment Specialist, where he will provide key support and investment commentary to financial advisers and investors of Zurich’s suite of managed funds.
Mr. Stodart has more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, having most recently served as an Investment Analyst at Five Oceans Asset Management, covering Asian equities and global telecom stocks. He has previously served as a Fund Manager for Pengana Capital’s Asian Equities Fund, with additional responsibility for the Telecom and Technology sectors across Asia including Japan, as Deputy Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst at Perennial Investment Partners, and Investment Manager at Murray Johnstone in Glasgow, covering global equities.
Zurich’s Senior Investment Strategist, Mr. Patrick Noble says Charles’ background will be a valuable asset when communicating Zurich’s strong investment capabilities to financial advisers, research consultants and the broader marketplace.
“Charles brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial markets to our team. His profound expertise covering equity markets will no doubt provide great insights for our clients and investors, that will be hard to find elsewhere in the market”, said Mr. Noble.
“With continued growth in Zurich’s product offerings, Charles’ appointment ensures that our clients will have access to a product market specialist, who understands the unique needs of advisers and dealer groups.”
Mr. Stodart also holds a Masters in Modern History from St Andrews’ University and is a CFA charterholder.
Source: Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited
