Chris Paton is chief investment officer at La Trobe Financial, where he leads the real estate private credit fund and is spearheading the launch of the diversified asset management platform. He has more than 14 years' experience in banking, asset management and financial services and has held a number of senior roles since joining the business in 2017. Prior to joining La Trobe Financial, Chris worked in law specialising in the banking and finance sector. He holds Bachelors in Commerce (Distinction) and Law (Hons). Connect with Chris Paton on LinkedIn.
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