IFM Investors has appointed Neil Macdonald as the head of operations in the global client solutions team.
The appointment will take effect on December 4, 2023. Macdonald, who will be based in London, will answer to IFM’s Head of Global Client Solutions, John Gee-Grant. Macdonald will be in charge of developing and putting into action a top-tier operating model for the service and sales departments of IFM.
He has held roles at BlackRock, JP Morgan, and most recently, State Street, Macdonald and has experience in the asset management industry. Macdonald has also held top positions at NatWest Bank, Barclays Bank, and KPMG Advisory.
Other noteworthy recent hires to IFM Investors’ worldwide client solutions team include Armit Bhambra, who leads Europe, and Peter Swarbreck, who leads Asia.
IFM Investors, a global private markets specialist, manages funds invested on behalf of working people in essential societal assets such as toll roads, airports, seaports, and renewable energy producers.
“The organisation aims to maximise long-term returns for clients and their members while also generating positive and widespread benefits for communities worldwide. In November, IFM Investors signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government, expressing its intention to invest £10 billion in the UK across infrastructure equity and debt by 2027.
IFM Investors head of global client solutions John Gee-Grant says: “I’m thrilled that Neil has chosen to join IFM Investors. He has great experience across geographies, client segments and functions, and will help us build on IFM’s strengths and continue to enhance our client value proposition.”
IFM Investors head of operations Neil Macdonald says: “I’m proud to be joining a firm whose purpose to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people aligns so closely with why I find working in the asset management sector so satisfying.
“This is a very exciting period for IFM as it evolves from a successful Australian fund manager with global ambitions, to a global fund manager with a proud Australian heritage and I look forward to being part of that growth journey.”
