Investment banker Aidan Allen steps up as Jarden executive chair
Trans Tasman investment bank Jarden has reshuffled its leadership, elevating Aidan Allen to executive chairman, as it marks five years in the Australian market and declares itself ready to evolve into a 'partnership model' with senior dealmakers.
Sarah Rennie, who has been co-chief executive with Allen for the past two years, and New Zealand-based equities boss Dan Reynolds will lead the business, which is aiming to flatten its leadership structure and free up rainmakers to do deals.
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