BT Investment Management, the Australian investment firm, has named a replacement to outgoing chairman Brian Scullin, who retires on 6 December 2013 after six years on the post.

James Evans has been with the company since 2010 when he joined the board as non-executive director. He is currently the chairman of the audit and risk management committee. Evans brings over 40 years of industry experience to the firm and has held senior positions at Commonwealth Bank and Lend Lease.

BTIM manages some A$50.4 billion ($47.5 billion) in assets for its investors as at 31 March 2013.