Simon Doyle Promoted as Schroders’s Chief Investment Officer, Australia

Schroders has promoted Simon Doyle to the newly created role of chief investment officer, Australia, reporting jointly to Schroders Australia CEO Sam Hallinan and UK based group chief investment officer & co-head of investments, Johanna Kyrklund.

Mr Doyle will maintain his responsibilities as head of multi-asset, Australia, and in this extension of his role will also focus on the opportunities to create and deliver investment solutions for existing and prospective clients in the Australian market.

Mr Doyle will work alongside Natalie Morcos whose role has been expanded to head of product and solutions, Australia, also reporting to Sam Hallinan. Ms Morcos was previously head of product, Australia.

"In the new structure, I will work closely with Simon and Natalie to identify solutions that meet clients' evolving needs over the coming years. This will also include leveraging Simon's extensive multi-asset and solution-oriented experience to drive our response to the changing regulatory and market landscape,"Schroders Australia CEO Sam Hallinan said.

At the same time, Schroders has made several promotions to support its broader investment focus.

Kellie Wood has been promoted to the role of deputy head of fixed income, Australia, and will report to Stuart Dear who was promoted to Head of Fixed Income, Australia last year. Sebastian Mullins has been made deputy head of multi-asset, Australia, and will report to Mr Doyle.