First Sentier Investors Names Financial and Strategy Chief

First Sentier Investors Names Financial and Strategy Chief

Sydney-based First Sentier Investors has announced the appointment of a 25-year veteran as financial and strategy chief.

First Sentier Investors has appointed Ashley Conn as chief financial and strategy officer, according to a statement, based in Sydney. He succeeds Noel O’Brien who held the role on an interim basis following the departure of Suzanne Evans earlier this year.

Conn has over 25 years of experience, joining from Super Retail Group where he served as the interim general manager of group finance. Prior to that, he was chief financial officer at ASX-listed McMillan Shakespeare and CSG. Previously, he also held investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, specializing in mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital raising.

«We are delighted to welcome Ashley to our executive team,» commented First Sentier CEO Mark Steinberg. «His extensive experience and strategic advisory roles will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and deliver value to our stakeholders. Ashley's proven track record in finance and investment banking will be instrumental in guiding our organization’s financial strategy and operations.»

Headquartered in Sydney, First Sentier Investors manages $129.7 billion in assets across global and regional equities, cash and fixed income, infrastructure and property, and alternative credit, as of 31 March 2025.