Warakirri appoints head of multi boutique platform

Oksana Patron

30 November 2022

Warakirri Asset Management has appointed Steven Carew to the newly created role of head of multi boutique platform.

In his new role, Carew would be responsible for the oversight of existing manager relationships, researching markets to identify opportunities for potential new investment strategies, and executing on new boutique opportunities for the Warakirri platform.

Prior to this, Carew served as chief investment officer until late 2021 at JANA Investment Advisers.  He has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager research and selection, risk management, and superannuation member investment choice and product design.

“We’re delighted to have someone of Steven’s calibre and deep industry experience join our team as we continue to build Warakirri’s business and achieve our growth objectives,” Warakirri’s managing director, Jim McKay, to whom Carew would report, said.

“Steven’s significant investment and manager research experience will play a critical role around the identification and execution of new boutique partnerships that can consistently exceed client objectives as well as working with our existing investment boutique partners to further enhance our funds management capabilities.”