Sydney, 29 August 2024: Fidelity International has appointed Simon Glazier as managing director, Australia, with effect from 1 September 2024. In his new role, Simon will be responsible for delivering continued growth for Fidelity’s business in Australia, and further strengthening the firm’s offering for Australian investors.

Simon is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of experience in the Australian market working in the asset management and financial services sector. He joined Fidelity in 2020 to lead the Wholesale segment in Australia and has led the development of a number of new products and solutions in response to evolving investor needs, along with the expansion of support for Fidelity’s advice and wealth management clients. Simon was previously at Ellerston Capital for five years where his last position was head of intermediary sales & marketing. He also brings to his new role a broad range of experience from senior positions at Colonial First State, Perpetual Investments and ING Australia.

Simon will report to Rajeev Mittal, managing director, Asia Pacific (Ex-Japan), Fidelity International.

Commenting on the appointment, Rajeev said: “I am delighted to appoint Simon to lead our Australian business into the next phase of its growth. Fidelity International has been supporting clients and investors in Australia for more than 25 years and it remains an important market for us. Under Simon’s leadership, we will continue to bring the best of Fidelity’s global research, capabilities and solutions to our clients in Australia.”

Simon replaces Lawrence Hanson who will leave Fidelity in September 2024 for an external opportunity.