Touchstone AM names new head of research

Touchstone Asset Management, a Bennelong boutique, has announced the appointment of Blake Dowsett to the newly created role of head of research.

Dowsett, who was a founding member of Touchstone in 2015, has more than 20 years of experience in the investment management industry, having worked across a range of roles including trading, equity analysis and portfolio management in both Australia and the UK.

Prior to this, Dowsett was an investment analyst at Five Oceans Asset Management, portfolio manager and analyst at Hunter Hall, and investment analyst for BT Financial Group.

“Blake has a wealth of market knowledge and has covered a broad range of sectors, including financials and capital markets, industrials, consumer discretionary, utilities and technology,” Touchstone investment director and principal, Jack Chemello, said.

“In this new role, he will formally take responsibility for the oversight, management and development of the broader research function within Touchstone.

“Blake will continue working closely with the wider team as we continue exploring new opportunities for the business.”