Former Magellan COO joins the board of Contango

Contango Asset Management has announced the appointment of Nerida Campbell as an independent board director.

Campbell has over 25 years' industry experience, most recently as chief operating officer of Magellan Financial Group, a role she left in January 2017. She joined Magellan in 2006 as one of the Group's first employees and during her tenure also held the roles of chief financial officer and company secretary.

Prior to her time at Magellan, Campbell held senior executive roles at UBS AG Australia, including as chief financial officer, and roles at ABN Amro Australia Limited, Bankers Trust Australia Limited and Ernst and Whinney.

Commenting on her appointment, Contango chair, Roger Amos, said: "We are delighted to welcome Nerida to the board of Contango Asset Management, given her long and distinguished involvement in the financial services sector and in-depth knowledge of funds management."

He added: "We believe she is an excellent fit and will further strengthen the CGA Board."