Michael is General Manager, Boutique Partnerships and is charged managing the boutique partnership relationships and key services that Challenger provides. Michael joined Challenger as a part of the HSBC Asset Management purchase in April 2005. Previously he was Head of Distribution at HSBC Asset Management. Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Economics & Finance) from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.