First Sentier Investors appoints Ashley Conn as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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First Sentier Investors has appointed Ashley Conn as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, effective late May 2025. Conn brings over 25 years of experience in finance and investment banking, joining from Super Retail Group Ltd where he served as Interim General Manager of Group Finance. His previous roles include CFO positions at McMillan Shakespeare Ltd and CSG Ltd, as well as investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Conn holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He succeeds Noel O'Brien, who served as Interim Chief Financial and Strategy Officer following Suzanne Evans' departure.
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- Appointment of highly experienced CFO with 25+ years in finance and investment banking
- Strong background in strategic advisory and M&A from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley
- Previous experience as CFO of multiple ASX-listed companies
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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, specializing 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
Mark Steinberg, CEO of First Sentier Investors, 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 organization'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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First Sentier Investors is a global asset management group focused on providing high quality, differentiated and relevant investment capabilities to deliver exceptional investment performance for our clients. Today, across the First Sentier Investors Group, we manage
We are home to investment teams and brands such as AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, RQI Investors, and Stewart Investors. All investment teams operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies and based on responsible investment principles.
Our organization was acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc in August 2019. We operate as a standalone global investment management business with offices across
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