Citi and Lockton have announced senior appointments in Australia and New Zealand, with the hires spanning healthcare investment banking and insurance strategy.
At Citi, former Goldman Sachs executive Ben Bartholomaeus has been appointed head of healthcare for Australia and New Zealand within the bank’s capital markets and advisory division.
The role involves supporting healthcare clients across Australasia, with Citi pointing to its global platform and sector capabilities. Based in Sydney, he will report to Philippe Perzi and Ben Connolly, co-heads of capital markets and advisory for Australia and New Zealand, as well as Ling Zhang, head of healthcare for Asia Pacific.
Bartholomaeus joined from Goldman Sachs, where he led healthcare within the corporate advisory business for Australia and New Zealand.
Lockton has expanded its Pacific leadership team with the appointments of Glenn Preece as Pacific growth leader and Sare Ozkara as head of market strategy, engagement, and portfolio solutions.
Preece oversees growth initiatives across the Pacific business, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in insurance, risk management, and strategic advisory. His background includes roles in London, Singapore, and Sydney, as well as senior positions at Marsh. He joined Lockton Pacific in late 2025.
“Glenn’s experience across global markets and his strategic understanding of complex risk make him an exceptional fit for Lockton. Glenn will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth agenda in the Pacific, and I’m delighted to have him on the leadership team,” Lockton Pacific CEO Marcus Pearson said.
Meanwhile, Ozkara has more than 15 years of experience in insurance distribution, including leadership roles at Vero and Asteron Life. Reporting to Preece, she will focus on insurer partnerships, portfolio solutions, and market intelligence.
“Lockton has built an outstanding reputation for expertise and deep client relationships. I’m looking forward to working with our insurer partners to create solutions that support growth for both our clients and the broader Pacific business,” Ozkara said.
