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Andrew Aitken

Andrew Aitken is the Head of Distribution at Associate Global Partners and is responsible for setting the distribution strategies that support the growth and success of our products/funds, as well as leading the direct sales team. With over 25 years of working in the funds management industry, Andrew has extensive experience as a distribution executive. He founded Daruka Capital Partners in 2017, was CEO until 2021, and remains a non-executive of the firm. Prior to this, Andrew was the Head of Distribution at Bennelong Funds Management. Andrew guided the Institutional and Retail business from the start in 2008 to an $8billion multi-boutique powerhouse in 2017. Andrew also held senior roles at Ausbil Dexia, IOOF (Perennial) and Aberdeen Asset Management.

Andrew is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business.

Spencer White

Spencer has over 7 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry. During this time, he has held roles in Corporate Finance at Shaw and Partners and most recently Wealth and Capital Markets at Australian Unity. Spencer’s key focus is to promote Associate Global Partners’ suite of products to both retail and wholesale clients.

Spencer also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Notre Dame, and RG146 – Management Investments and Securities. Spencer also serves on the board of The Scots College – Old Boys Union.

Damian Casey

Damian has over 15 years of commercial experience, the past 12 being in the financial services industry. He has a deep knowledge of investment markets and products having worked in a range of business development roles for Commsec, MLC and Fidante Partners. He has a Bachelor of Business and enjoys spending time with his young family outside of work.

Shanene Romano

Shanene has been in the Financial Services Industry for some decades in a variety of roles that has provided her with a diversity of connections. It has been a privilege for Shanene to work with many professional partners including Investment Managers, Superannuation, Financial Planning businesses, and Legal Advisers. Her skills span business development, account management, marketing and stakeholder engagement. Being a connector, she loves working to achieve great outcomes for all and making a difference.