Legg Mason names new Head of Marketing

Global fund manager, Legg Mason, has announced the appointment of Felicity Nicholson as the firm's head of marketing for Australia and New Zealand, effective 20 February 2017.

In this role, Nicholson will be responsible for the strategic marketing and communications programs for Legg Mason and its affiliates.

She joins from Hastings Asset Management where she was hired in 2013 to lead the strategic and operational marketing for the firm. Prior to her time at Hastings she worked at MLC as head of marketing - platforms and investments, and advice (both retail and institutional).

Commenting on Nicholson's appointment, managing director, Andy Sowerby, said: "With extensive experience in global funds management, Felicity is the ideal person to lead and further develop the marketing and communications activity for Legg Mason and its affiliates across Australia and New Zealand."

"Her deep understanding of needs and perspectives of clients and the broader funds management industry as well as her proven strategic leadership will be a significant asset to our team."

Nicholson added: "I am excited to work with this team to increase the understanding of what we have to offer to investors across the Australian equity and bond strategies alongside global equity, global bond and multi-asset offerings."