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Columbia Threadneedle Investments appoints Head of Institutional, Australia and New Zealand

14 Aug 2018

From Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset management group, has announced the appointment of Glen Giddings, Head of Institutional, Australia and New Zealand.

Glen, will report to Jon Allen, Head of Distribution, Asia Pacific, and will be responsible for developing Columbia Threadneedle’s institutional business in Australia and New Zealand with a focus on serving existing clients and deepening the firm’s presence.

Glen has close to 20 years’ experience in the institutional business having worked for large international houses including Barclays Global Investors and BlackRock where he held similar roles. Glen joins Columbia Threadneedle Investments from NAB Asset Management.

Glen will take up his position on 3 September 2018 and will be Sydney-based.

Raymundo Yu, Asia Pacific Chairman of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, said: “We are pleased to welcome Glen on board. Glen joins us at a timely juncture where his deep institutional experience and market insights will be invaluable in accelerating the growth of our business.”

Jon Allen, Head of Distribution, Asia Pacific of Columbia Threadneedle Investments said: “Glen has deep knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand institutional markets and a proven track record in new business development. With our global investment capabilities in equities, fixed income, and multi-asset, we will continue to offer specific strategies and investment solutions which are relevant to the markets.”

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