Capital Group appoints distribution head

Capital Group Australia has announced the appointment of Eliza Weaving as director of distribution, based in Melbourne.

In this newly-created role, Weaver will be responsible for supporting Capital Group clients in Melbourne, as well as supporting the firm's wholesale business development team.

Weaver joins from SG Hiscock where she served as national sales manager, distribution. Before this, she served in similar roles at Equity Trustees and Vanguard Australia.

Commenting on her appointment, Capital Group's head of wholesale business, Jorden Brown, said: "Eliza is a key hire for Capital Group as we continue to progressively build out our business and our client base in Australia."

He added: "Her experience and energy will play a big role in doing this, in Melbourne and the other southern states. We welcome her on board."