Fund manager GSFM has appointed David Cohen to the newly created role of key account manager (QLD), effective 18 November. He will be based in Brisbane and report to national distribution manager, Steven Taylor.
Mr Cohen will work as part of the GSFM retail distribution team and will focus on servicing private wealth advisers and independent financial advisers (IFAs) in Queensland.
Prior to joining GSFM, Mr Cohen spent over six years in financial services distribution, most recently as a business development manager at Praemium. He also worked for four years with Commonwealth Financial Planning, including two as a financial adviser.
GSFM head of retail business, Ben Williams, says this appointment reflects the growing interest in GSFM’s funds and strategies by current and prospective clients.
“As our offering continues to expand and we introduce new funds and strategies to the Australian market, we want to ensure our distribution team continues to deliver the same high level of service.
“In this role David will support our Queensland-based clients and grow the GSFM business in that region.
“David has built a strong network across the Queensland advice market during his more than six years in business development roles as well as his previous experience as a financial planner,” says Mr Williams.
“His strong background in business development, and his financial services background will allow him to seamlessly step into this position.
“His previous work with financial advisers, stockbrokers, private wealth advisers and family offices means he brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge, making him a great addition to our national distribution team.
“We look forward to welcoming and working with David, as we execute our sales strategy nationally and introduce new and existing investment options to our clients,” he says.
Mr Cohen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University and is a CFA charterholder.
His appointment follows the recent appointment of Ben Williams to the head of retail distribution last month.
