Natixis Appoints Lachlan Hodgkinson as Institutional Sales Director
The firm has tapped the former ECP executive to lead institutional sales as part of its Australian growth strategy.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Lachlan Hodgkinson as the director of institutional sales in its Australian office. This leadership addition follows a series of recent hires as the firm continues to expand its footprint in Australia and New Zealand.
Why it matters
The appointment aligns with the strategic growth plans for the local Natixis office as it bolsters its leadership team to support client engagement. By filling this role with an industry veteran, the firm aims to strengthen its competitive position across the region.
Lachlan Hodgkinson brings 6 years of experience from his previous tenure in business development and client services at GMO Asset Management to his new role.
The players
Lachlan Hodgkinson
He is the newly appointed director of institutional sales at Natixis Investment Managers.
Natixis Investment Managers
It is a global asset management firm that is currently expanding its presence and operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Rommel Hacopian
He serves as the head of wholesale distribution for the firm in Australia.
Mai Platt
She serves as the director of client services for the regional office.
The details
Hodgkinson joins the firm after serving as the principal of distribution at ECP and holding past positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and van Eyk Research. His arrival coincides with the recent appointments of Rommel Hacopian as head of wholesale distribution and Mai Platt as director of client services.
Timeline
Lachlan Hodgkinson was appointed as director of institutional sales in October 2026.
Rommel Hacopian and Mai Platt joined the office in 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the established pattern of global firms scaling their local leadership teams to capture greater market share in the Australian and New Zealand institutional sectors. It reflects a wider corporate effort to regionalise operations to compete against established local asset managers.
Clients in the institutional space can expect an increased focus on dedicated sales support and relationship management from the local office. The firm is positioning itself to provide more robust service as it integrates new leaders into its regional operations.
The takeaway
The move highlights how major financial firms are currently prioritising experienced local talent to drive regional growth. Investors and institutional partners should watch for shifts in firm strategy as new leadership teams settle into their respective roles.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Financial Standard.
