First State appoints first global head of distribution

New structure prompts many promotions

James Baxter-Derrington
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First State Investments appointed Harry Moore to take on the newly created role of global head of distribution, based in London.

The role will see Moore take on distribution activities formerly held by managing director, Asia, Michael Stapleton and managing director, EMEA, Chris Turpin, who remain in their roles, as the firm pivots to a global approach to sales and distribution. First State to launch China A Shares UCITS fund Bachar Beaini, managing director, Americas, will retain responsibility for distribution in his region, working closely alongside Moore to oversee global distribution. Formerly managing director, Australia, New Zealand & Japan, Moore brings over 20 years' experience to the new role, of w...

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