Fidelity International fills new institutional director role

Fidelity International has filled the newly created role of Director, Institutional Business with the appointment of Maxine Kraut White.

Kraut White spent eight years at Neuberger Berman, where she held senior roles in the institutional sales division across private markets, derivatives, hedge funds, emerging market equity and debt.

She brings over two decades of experience to the new role at Fidelity, where she will take on responsibility for nurturing the existing relationships with institutional investors and clients, as well as developing new relationships.

“Joining such a globally recognised firm with a strong history in the Australian market is an incredible opportunity and I’m looking forward bringing the best of Fidelity to our clients,” Kraut White said.

She will be based in Brisbane and report to Head of Institutional for Fidelity International in Australia, Tim Connolly.

“Maxine is an accomplished and highly regarded institutional sales executive with a successful track record and strong client focus,” Connolly said.

“With over 15 years’ experience in this space, she has a deep and thorough understanding of the complex needs of Australian superannuation funds, and will be able to present the most appropriate solutions to prospective and current clients.

“She will be invaluable to the institutional sales team as we continue to grow and expand our institutional client base in the Australian market.”