Former Franklin Templeton exec joins GSFM

Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM) has announced the appointment of Charles Levinge to the newly-created role of head of institutional business, effective 14 March 2017.

In this role, Levinge will be responsible for marketing the investment strategies of GSFM's four local and international fund manager partners - Epoch Investment Partners (global equities), Payden & Rygel Investment Management (global fixed income), Tribeca Investment Partners (Australian equities) and Triple 3 Partners (managed volatility) - to institutional investors.

Levinge joins from Franklin Templeton Investments, where he held the position of senior manager, institutional sales for nine years. In November 2016 he was promoted to lead Franklin Templeton's institutional segment.

Prior to his time with Franklin Templeton, he was head of business development for MMC Asset Management. Before moving into business development, Levinge spent over 10 years in human resources management and consulting for a range of organisations including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Westpac, AMP and Clayton Utz.

Commenting on his appointment, GSFM head of distribution, Damien McIntyre, said: "Charles has a proven track record of success at Franklin Templeton, and his experience in business development and human resources management means he brings a unique skill set to the role."

A Franklin Templeton spokesperson has confirmed that a search for Levinge's replacement is currently under way.