First Sentier Investors, a global investment manager, has announced the appointment of Amanda Gazal as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gazal, who will be based in the Sydney office, will be responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations. She is expected to join First Sentier Investors in February 2024 and will take over from Gary Cotton, who in addition to his responsibilities as regional managing director of EMEA, has been interim COO. Gazal (main picture) has two decades of experience in asset management and investment banking.