BlackRock Australia names Head of Asset Manager Sales, iShares

BlackRock Australia has announced the appointment of Katie Petering to the role of head of asset manager sales, iShares, Australia, effective July 2017.

In this role, Petering will report to Jon Howie, head of iShares and index investing, Australia, and will work with local and global teams to lead efforts to develop and tailor investment solutions for traditional asset managers, insurers, banks and pension funds.

Petering has 17 years' experience in financial markets across equities, fixed income and derivatives in both Australia and Hong Kong. Most recently, she established and led the private investor product group at Goldman Sachs, Australia; a role she held for 13 years.

Commenting on her appointment at BlackRock, Howie said: "I'm delighted to have an individual of such high calibre as Katie join our expanding iShares team."