Former Lonsec BDM joins Nikko AM

Nikko Asset Management Australia (Nikko AM) has appointed Damien Casey as a business development manager.

In this role, which will focus on the wholesale market in NSW, the ACT and QLD, Casey will be based in Sydney and will report to Rob Bluzmanis, Nikko AM's head of wholesale sales.

Commenting on the appointment, Bluzmanis said: "Damien is a superb addition to the team and joins at a critical growth juncture. He'll be responsible for implementing our sales strategy across wholesale accounts, private wealth and retail advisers and importantly, will deepen relationships with advisor groups within these segments."

He added: "Damien is well-placed to capitalise on the heightened need for Nikko AM to introduce new ideas and methods into sales-based initiatives, and we're extremely confident in his ability to deliver."

Prior to joining Nikko AM, Casey worked at Lonsec as a BDM where he distributed the firm's managed accounts and consulting services to the advice market.