Aviva Investors has appointed Peter Poulopoulos as a business development manager (BDM), to be responsible for business development activities in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Poulopoulos joins Aviva from Zurich where he worked as a BDM in corporate super and investments for five years, and he has more than 20 years industry experience.
“[Poulopoulos] brings a wealth of experience and his addition will help the continued growth of Aviva Investors in the active management of Australian equities and listed property,” said Aviva Investors Asia Pacific chief executive Craig Bingham.
Poulopoulos said: “I am very pleased to join Aviva Investors and work with the successful team, building on the diverse services currently provided.”
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