GSFM makes new C-suite appointments

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

9 March 2026

Ahead of its 20-year anniversary next year, GSFM is taking measures to shore up its C-suite prowess with two promotions for Stuart Osborne and Peter Nichols as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively.

Osborne first joined the fund manager in 2017 as Compliance Manager before being promoted to Senior Manager – Operations and Risk in 2019, bringing a wealth of experience in operations, process improvement, risk management and compliance to the chief role.

Nichols steps into the newly created role of CFO, after joining in 2014 as Chief Operating Officer and assuming responsibility for several functions including operations, compliance, product, marketing and finance as well as overseeing fund administration, custody and unit registry providers.

While Nichols was already a member of GSFM’s executive committee due to his prior senior role, Osborne becomes the newest member as a result of his appointment.

GSFM chief executive, Damien McIntyre, said leveraging the firm’s existing personnel to fill such high-level roles speaks to the “success of the GSFM business”.

“Next year marks GSFM’s 20th anniversary. In recent years the business has experienced significant growth and now represents 10 fund manager partners who collectively manage more than A$1.5 trillion,” he said.

“It is extremely pleasing to see the firm’s strong momentum continue into 2026.

“As GSFM continues to grow it is critical that we refine our structure to ensure we are well-positioned to manage that growth and maintain strong operational standards.

“These new appointments will also help ensure GSFM is well prepared for the current environment of increased regulatory reporting requirements, including the introduction of mandatory climate reporting.

Osborne’s previous roles include Associate Director at Macquarie Bank, while Nichols held the roles of Division Director at Macquarie Group, Head of Operations for margin lending at Macquarie Bank and Chief Operating Officer at both AM Corporation and Perpetual Investments.

“Stuart has played an important role in strengthening our operations and risk management capabilities to date, and his promotion recognises both his contribution and our confidence in his leadership,” McIntyre said.

“Peter’s appointment reflects the increasing demands of the regulatory environment and ensures the firm is well positioned to meet these evolving requirements as the business continues to grow.

“Peter’s many years of experience with GSFM, and also in his previous positions, make him an excellent choice for this role.”