Anthony Kirkham, CFA

Anthony Kirkham is the Deputy CIO & Head of Investment Management - Asia Pacific at Western Asset.

He has 35 years of industry experience and is based in the Melbourne office. Anthony previously served as Head of the Australian Investment Team, Head of Australian Operations, and Portfolio Manager at the Firm. From 1999 to 2007, he was Deputy Head of Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager at both Western Asset and its local predecessor, Citigroup Asset Management.

Mr. Kirkham previously worked as a Fixed Interest Manager at RACV Investments between 1996 and 1999. He also served as Senior Dealer at Metway Bank and Senior Dealer and Credit Analyst at Commonwealth Bank.

Mr. Kirkham holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Graduate Diploma from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is also a CFA charterholder.