Reilly appointed as NAB AM's first COO

NAB Asset Management has appointed Bernard Reilly to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. As part of the role, Reilly will join the NAB Asset Management leadership team and provide direction on strategic and operational initiatives.

Commenting on the role, NAB Asset Management executive general manager Garry Mulcahy said: "I am pleased to announce Bernard in the newly created role of COO for NAB Asset Management. Throughout his career Bernard has focused on driving and implementing effective business strategy, and we look forward to benefiting from his broad global experience and insights."

Reilly previously spent 24 years with State Street Global Advisors, most recently in roles including executive vice president, global head of strategy and executive vice president, head of Asia Pacific. He has also held roles in business development and as a senior portfolio manager.