Downing accelerates institutional growth strategy with Head of Institutional
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Downing accelerates institutional growth strategy with Head of Institutional
22/1/26
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Dan brings more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry across the UK and Australia, including more than 14 years focused on investor relations in the infrastructure sector.
During this time, he has established strong institutional relationships and attracted significant new capital from investors in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including pension and superannuation funds, insurance companies, investment consultants, endowments and foundations.
Most recently, he was a partner and Head of Infrastructure Project Management at global placement agent and advisory firm FIRSTavenue, where he managed the fundraising lifecycle for several leading private equity firms.
Previously, Dan led investor relations activities in Australasia and Europe for Hastings Funds Management and has also held roles with ARA Asset Management, Equity Trustees and Goldman Sachs.
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Investment Manager Downing has appointed Dan Quin as Head of Institutional Solutions to drive the expansion of its institutional platform in response to growing demand in its energy and infrastructure, private equity and credit activities within private markets.
Dan brings more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry across the UK and Australia, including more than 14 years focused on investor relations in the infrastructure sector.
During this time, he has established strong institutional relationships and attracted significant new capital from investors in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including pension and superannuation funds, insurance companies, investment consultants, endowments and foundations.
Most recently, he was a partner and Head of Infrastructure Project Management at global placement agent and advisory firm FIRSTavenue, where he managed the fundraising lifecycle for several leading private equity firms.
Previously, Dan led investor relations activities in Australasia and Europe for Hastings Funds Management and has also held roles with ARA Asset Management, Equity Trustees and Goldman Sachs.
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Investment Manager Downing has appointed Dan Quin as Head of Institutional Solutions to drive the expansion of its institutional platform in response to growing demand in its energy and infrastructure, private equity and credit activities within private markets.
Dan brings more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry across the UK and Australia, including more than 14 years focused on investor relations in the infrastructure sector.
During this time, he has established strong institutional relationships and attracted significant new capital from investors in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including pension and superannuation funds, insurance companies, investment consultants, endowments and foundations.
Most recently, he was a partner and Head of Infrastructure Project Management at global placement agent and advisory firm FIRSTavenue, where he managed the fundraising lifecycle for several leading private equity firms.
Previously, Dan led investor relations activities in Australasia and Europe for Hastings Funds Management and has also held roles with ARA Asset Management, Equity Trustees and Goldman Sachs.
James Weaver, Chief Operating Officer, at Downing said: “Dan’s appointment underlines our growth ambitions in private markets and, in particular, our focus on energy and social infrastructure as institutional demand grows. His arrival is timely, as we prepare to launch the next phase of our UK renewable energy and infrastructure strategy”
Dan Quin added: “The expectations of institutional investors are evolving, and Downing’s impressive heritage and proven track record means it is well positioned to meet these. I am delighted to join the firm at such an exciting time and look forward to contributing to Downing’s continued growth as we further expand our institutional client base.”
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Dan brings more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry across the UK and Australia, including more than 14 years focused on investor relations in the infrastructure sector.
During this time, he has established strong institutional relationships and attracted significant new capital from investors in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including pension and superannuation funds, insurance companies, investment consultants, endowments and foundations.
Most recently, he was a partner and Head of Infrastructure Project Management at global placement agent and advisory firm FIRSTavenue, where he managed the fundraising lifecycle for several leading private equity firms.
Previously, Dan led investor relations activities in Australasia and Europe for Hastings Funds Management and has also held roles with ARA Asset Management, Equity Trustees and Goldman Sachs.
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