Hearts and Minds Investments Limited advised that Rory Lucas, the inaugural Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the company, has decided to step down to pursue other interests. The Board of the company announced the appointment of Charlie Lanchester as CIO. Charlie is an accomplished fund manager and investor with over 30 years active funds management experience at leading investment organizations.

Most recently Charlie was Head of Fundamental Australian Active Equities at BlackRock. Prior to that Charlie held senior investment roles at Perpetual Investments, Platinum Asset Management and Schroder Investment Management. Charlie is also currently the Chair of the Australian Fund Manager Awards Foundation and Chair of Surf Aid International.

Charlie will commence his role on 12 April 2023.