Wingate AM appoints Head of Research

Hugh Selby-Smith
HUGH SELBY-SMITH
Talaria Asset Management Pty Ltd - Head of Research - Wingate AM
APPOINTMENT
TALARIA ASSET MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
Date: March 2016
Position: Head of Research - Wingate AM

Boutique global equities manager Wingate Asset Management has appointed Hugh Selby-Smith to the newly-created role of head of research. Selby-Smith will be based in Melbourne and report to chief investment officer Chad Padowitz.

Selby-Smith was most recently co-portfolio manager at Omni Partners in London, where he was responsible for the firm's pan-European strategy. He has also worked with TT International, Goldman Sachs International, Dresdner Kleinwort and ING Barings.

Commenting on the appointment, Padowitz said: "This newly-created role adds further depth to our research effort, which is the most important component of our investment strategy and offering to investors."

He added: "Hugh brings many years of experience in research to the position, which will be invaluable. His experience as a buy-side and sell-side analyst across both the US and European markets will be particularly useful."