Credit Suisse has named Filo Sedillo as Head of Asset Management in Australia, in addition to his role as Head of Distribution for Asset Management products in Australia and New Zealand. He joined Credit Suisse from Citigroup, where he was Head of Citigroup Alternative Investments for Australia and New Zealand since 2007.

The Bank aims to deliver a customised suite of domestic and global alternative investment solutions and services to its clients.

Salman Shoaib, Head of Asset Management, Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse said: “Mr. Sedillo’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to our asset management business in Australia, where we run a significant franchise focusing on Alternative Investments (AI) and Multi-Asset Class Solutions (MACS). Australia continues to be a priority market for Credit Suisse with regard to asset management.”

Mr. Sedillo said: “Our primary objective is to deliver a customised suite of domestic and global alternative investment solutions and services to our clients. We have a successful Australian-based credit and real-estate securities asset management business.”