Ashley Conn will be based in Sydney.
Ashley Conn.
Global investment manager First Sentier Investors today announced the appointment of Ashley Conn as chief financial and strategy officer. He will join in late May.
Conn, who will be based in Sydney, is a highly experienced chief financial officer with a strong background in finance and investment banking, bringing more than 25 years of experience to First Sentier Investors.
Conn joins First Sentier Investors from Super Retail Group Ltd, where he served as the interim general manager of group finance and, prior to that, was the CFO at ASX-listed McMillan Shakespeare Ltd and CSG Ltd. 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 and holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
First Sentier Investors chief executive Mark Steinberg commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ashley to our executive team. His extensive experience and strategic advisory roles will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and deliver value to our stakeholders. Ashley’s proven track record in finance and investment banking will be instrumental in guiding our organisation’s financial strategy and operations.”
Conn’s appointment is a significant step for First Sentier Investors as his leadership and expertise will play a crucial role in achieving the company’s strategic priorities and fostering a culture of collaboration across the business.
Conn succeeds Noel O’Brien who served as interim chief financial and strategy officer following Suzanne Evans’ departure earlier this year.
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