Gareth Aird, Evidentia Group – Chief Investment Strategist
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Gareth Aird, Chief Investment Strategist, Evidentia Group
March 2026
Global Investment Institute congratulates Gareth Aird on his appointment to the Chief Investment Strategist role at Evidentia Group.
Evidentia Group are a specialist managed accounts investment management business working with Australia’s leading Private Wealth firms, with over ~A$34 billion in funds under management.
Gareth will commence in his new role in early April 2026, reporting into Darren Beesley, Chief Investment Officer.
“Gareth is one of the most respected economic voices in Australia. His ability to connect big-picture economic themes with practical investment decisions will be invaluable to our advisers and their clients. We are thrilled to welcome him to our investment team”, said Darren.
In his new role, Gareth will be responsible for leading the firm’s macroeconomic research capability, providing deep strategic insights into interest rates, inflation, currency movements and global market forces. His work will support advisers with clear and nuanced perspectives on portfolio positioning.
Most recently, Gareth served as Head of Australian Economics at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), having joined the organisation in 2012. Previously, he held various senior roles at the UK Debt Management Office and NSW Treasury.
Gareth holds a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, with Honours, from the University of Sydney.
We wish Gareth all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Evidentia Group.
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