For Immediate Release
Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) today announced the appointment of Rob Lester to the position of Business Development Manager, NSW & ACT, adding further depth to its growing distribution team.

Rob brings more than ten years of experience to the role, with a career spanning retail distribution, equities research and client advisory across the Australian market. Based in Sydney, he will be responsible for servicing wholesale clients throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, reporting to Fawaz Rashid, Head of Wholesale Sales, ex-North America at Ausbil.

“Rob is a valuable addition to our distribution team,” said Fawaz Rashid. “His experience across retail distribution and investment management, coupled with a thorough understanding of the needs of wholesale clients, positions him well to contribute meaningfully to our business. We look forward to welcoming him as we continue to cultivate long-term partnerships with investors across the region.”

Prior to joining Ausbil, Rob spent six years at Allan Gray Australia in a wholesale distribution capacity, where he developed strong relationships with wholesale clients across the market. He also held a Research Manager position at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), business development roles at Mainstreet Financial Group and a directorship at TDU Link. Rob additionally serves as an Officer Cadet in the Australian Army Reserve.

“I’m very pleased to be joining Ausbil, given its strong reputation for active management and long-standing relationships with clients,” said Rob Lester. “I look forward to working with the broader distribution team to support our wholesale partners across NSW and the ACT.”

Rob holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute and a Bachelor of Business Management, International Business from the University of Queensland.

Ausbil Investment Management was established in 1997 and manages over $21.3 billion in funds under management as at 28 February 2026.
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