Mr Dowsett has more than 20 years of experience in the investment management industry, having worked across a range of roles including trading, equity analysis and portfolio management in both Australia and the UK.
He was a founding member of Touchstone in 2015. Prior to this, Mr Dowsett was an investment analyst at Five Oceans Asset Management, portfolio manager and analyst at Hunter Hall, and investment analyst for BT Financial Group.
Touchstone Investment Director and Principal, Jack Chemello, said the promotion comes at a time of exponential growth for the business.
“We are seeing heightened interest in our investment style, which focuses on quality at a reasonable price, and boosting our research capability at this time is a logical step.
“Blake has a wealth of market knowledge and has covered a broad range of sectors, including financials and capital markets, industrials, consumer discretionary, utilities and technology.
“In this new role, he will formally take responsibility for the oversight, management and development of the broader research function within Touchstone.
“Blake will continue working closely with the wider team as we continue exploring new opportunities for the business,” said Mr Chemello.
Mr Dowsett has a Bachelor of Business, Finance and Marketing from the University of Technology in Sydney.