Alceon Appoints Heads of Wholesale and Institutional Capital
The fund manager has named Aiden McCluskey and Omar Khan to lead its capital raising and investor relationships.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in People
Alceon has created a new head of wholesale capital role and appointed Aiden McCluskey to it, while Omar Khan was named head of institutional and international capital. Both report to Alceon head of funds management Grant Atchison.
Why it matters
The restructure gives Alceon dedicated oversight of institutional investor relationships as demand for private market investments grows across Australia.
McCluskey brings more than a decade of capital raising and distribution experience, while Khan has spent more than five years within Alceon's distribution team. The announcement does not disclose fundraising targets or assets under management for the new roles.
The players
Alceon
Alceon is an Australian funds management business that has expanded its private markets offering.
Aiden McCluskey
Aiden McCluskey is an Australian capital markets executive who previously held senior roles at Pantheon and MA Financial.
Omar Khan
Omar Khan is an Alceon executive who has worked in the firm's distribution team for more than five years.
Grant Atchison
Grant Atchison is Alceon's head of funds management, to whom both new appointees report.
The details
McCluskey joins from senior roles at Pantheon and MA Financial and will lead domestic distribution across financial advisers, family offices, asset consultants, research providers, platforms and high-net-worth investors. Khan will oversee institutional and international relationships, including offshore relationships across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
Timeline
Alceon acquired a majority stake in Engage Squared through its Private Equity Access Fund in September.
Michael Dowsett and Guy Silbert were added to investor-facing operations earlier in 2026.
Alceon announced the capital raising leadership appointments on 3 November 2026.
Market Landscape
Alceon's restructure positions it to compete for the growing pool of Australian investor capital directed toward private markets. Dedicated wholesale and institutional leadership signals a push to capture adviser and high-net-worth demand against rival managers.
Financial advisers and high-net-worth investors may see more direct engagement from Alceon's wholesale distribution team. Investors considering private market exposure can expect clearer points of contact for institutional and wholesale enquiries.
The takeaway
Investors exploring private markets should identify the specific team responsible for their adviser or wholesale relationships. Clear points of contact can make it easier to assess offerings as demand for these investments grows.
Further reading
For more on leadership moves across the sector, see People.
