PRESS RELEASE: Aura Group Appoints Nathan Harris as Chief Operating Officer

Aura Group has announced the promotion of Nathan Harris to Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created role that underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to institutional discipline, operational excellence, and fiduciary oversight.
Harris, who joined Aura in 2020 as Global Head of Risk and Compliance, brings over two decades of experience in financial services. His career includes senior roles at Nikko Asset Management and Xplore Wealth, along with consulting across asset management, superannuation, and discretionary investment services.
The appointment of Harris to COO is a strategic decision to enhance operational structure and unify oversight across the firm’s product, operations, compliance, and client service functions. In this expanded role, Harris will help ensure robust execution across business units, while continuing to oversee risk and compliance in the interim.
“Nathan has been a vital part of our leadership team, bringing not just deep regulatory and compliance expertise, but also sharp strategic thinking and operational discipline.” said Eric Chan, Managing Director, Aura Group “He’s helped shape key initiatives well beyond his formal remit, and his promotion reflects the trust and confidence we have in his ability to help lead Aura into its next phase.”
Harris commented “I am honoured to take a broader role in a fast-growing business as dynamic, and client focused as Aura Group. I look forward to further enhancing how we deliver outcomes to Aura Group shareholders, investors and team.”
A Certified Compliance Professional with a Diploma of Financial Advising, Harris has helped embed a strong compliance culture at Aura while contributing to strategic initiatives across the business. His appointment as COO is effective immediately.