Zenith Investment Partners has appointed experienced investment executive, Grant Kennaway, to the new role of group head of research.

In this role he will be responsible for leading the delivery and expansion of the combined investment and super fund research program to financial advisers and platforms across Australia. He will report to managing director, Jason Huddy, commencing in the role on 11 November.

Mr Kennaway has a wealth of experience across asset management, investment research and investment consulting, both in Australia and globally including Asia and the US.

Most recently, he worked with Morningstar as its global head of manager selection. Previously, he worked with Lonsec for over 10 years in a number of roles including general manager research and head of managed funds research.

Mr Huddy said Mr Kennaway is a high calibre appointment who will work across both the Zenith and Chant West brands in his new role.

“Grant is a highly respected executive with broad experience leading large and diverse teams. He has a passion for research and how this can be delivered to advisers and platforms, for the benefit of investors. He also brings to the team important experience in working through regulatory and market changes, which continue to play a role in shaping the investment and super landscape for advisers and their clients.

“His depth of knowledge of the Australian market is exceptional and he will be a great asset to the business in this pivotal role and a strong complement to the existing team of seasoned analysts within the group,” Mr Huddy said.

Kennaway will lead the combined team of 20 and will be based in the business’ Melbourne office.