Alternative asset manager hires specialist

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

9 February 2023

Jameson TTB, a Melbourne-based alternative asset management firm, has announced the appointment of Matthew Afflitto to the newly established role of Distribution Director.

Afflitto brings close to 20 years of experience in financial services across public practice accounting, taxation, stockbroking, private wealth management buy-side/sell-side capital markets to the firm, as it continues to focus on Australian real estate, private equity and private credit.

His prior roles include Business Development Manager at Australian Unity Wealth, where he raised over $300 million just during the COVID-19 pandemic, and several positions spanning 10 years at JBWere, where as Director of Equity and Debt Capital Markets Syndicate he engaged with over 100 listed equity/debt transactions and raised over $1 billion in capital including the Medibank Private initial public offering (IPO).

“I’m thrilled to be working with a team of like-minded, talented individuals led by founding directors Nick Browne and Jonathan Webster. I was attracted to the firm’s focus on delivering the strongest investment performance for clients and their desire to grow,” Afflitto said.

“The latest partnership with the Buxton family office and Hong Kong-headquartered investment and advisory firm TTB Partners provided an added tick of approval and credibility behind what Jameson is trying to achieve. I look forward to bringing my expertise to the team and also learning from my colleagues.”

Afflitto will be responsible for developing and implementing new investor solutions on behalf of Jameson TTB to expand its funding sources, as well as forming new partnerships and nurturing new relationships with new and existing stakeholders.

“We are excited about the direction of the firm and the growth of our team with our latest appointment of Matthew as Distribution Director,” Jameson TTB co-founder and director, Nick Browne, said.

“It is an opportune time for investing with favourable market conditions, and Matthew’s experience will be invaluable.”