S64, the alternatives and technology partner to the world's asset managers and private banks, today named David Hallifax as head of Australia and New Zealand. 

Halifax, who will be based in Melbourne, will spearhead the expansion of S64 and its unrivalled delivery and technology capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.

The appointment will further bolster the company's presence in Asia-Pacific (APAC) following recent senior hires, including in Japan.

The region represents a significant driver of growth as S64 continues to develop its private markets and technology solutions offering to wealth managers, private banks and asset managers.

He brings over two decades of industry-leading distribution and private markets experience to S64.

He previously served as head of Australia and New Zealand Funds at J.P. Morgan Asset Management for almost a decade, a role which saw him establish and build the wholesale channel and successfully launched private markets into the private wealth segment.

Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Schroders and AMP Capital Investors. 

Tarun Nagpal, founder and CEO at S64, said: "As the business expands at pace in APAC, David will establish our critical presence in Australia and New Zealand and bring our existing offering to a new level. His invaluable experience and skillset will be an asset as we continue to offer our clients industry-leading alternative platforms and solutions. Australia and New Zealand are strategic markets for S64 where we expect to significantly bolster our presence over the coming months"

Hallifax added: "I am delighted to be joining S64 as the business embarks on an exciting period of global growth. We are seeing increasing interest in the private markets arena in Australia and New Zealand and S64 is well-positioned to tap into these opportunities with tailored local solutions."

S64 further said his appointment represents the latest in a series of strategic hires amid rising demand for private markets products across Europe and APAC.

It follows the appointment of Hiroaki Ohhigashi as Head of Japan in June 2023.