Spaceship adds COO

Peter McHale
PETER MCHALE
Spaceship Voyager - COO
DEPARTURE
Macquarie Asset Management Ltd
MACQUARIE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD
Date: July 2018
Position: Associated Director
APPOINTMENT
SPACESHIP VOYAGER
Date: January 2020
Position: COO

Spaceship has brought aboard several new members of their executive team, including chief operating officer Peter McHale from Macquarie Group's London operation.

McHale has more than 25 years of experience across UK and Australian firms. He served as associated director for Macquarie and was the CFO for Bennelong Asset Management. He was also the finance director for Macquarie Group's UK Green Investment Bank.

In comments to Financial Standard, Spaceship CEO Andrew Moore said, "these hires provide a strong lift to Spaceship's experience and capability.

"Demand for an easy, affordable and educational way to invest remains unmet in Australia and Spaceship is making significant strides to fill this gap.

"As we grow, it is imperative we invest in our people and our structures to strengthen our business foundation, so we can deliver the best possible products to our customers."

Other appointments announced include Andrew Malak as chief product officer and Olly Emery as chief marketing officer.

Reporting from Harrison Worley at Financial Standard contributed to this report.