Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset manager, has appointed Chris King as Head of Wholesale, Australia. Chris joined Columbia Threadneedle in November 2022 and is based in Sydney reporting to Glen Giddings, Head of Distribution, Australia & New Zealand.
Chris will oversee the wholesale and intermediary business in Australia and lead Columbia Threadneedle’s continued growth into the Australian Wholesale Intermediary sector, focusing on implementing a strategy for future growth into new segments of the market.
Chris King has significant experience in wholesale distribution in Australia. Prior to joining Columbia Threadneedle, Chris was Head of Investment Sales and Key Accounts with First Sentier Investors before joining Pallas Capital as Head of Wealth Distribution.
Glen Giddings, Head of Distribution, Australia & New Zealand at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, said: “We are excited Chris has joined Columbia Threadneedle, he is a strong leader with a passion for delivering on client needs. With over 20 years of experience in developing strong client relations across a wide range of strategies, I know his drive to deliver successful outcomes for clients will help us to build on and expand our business in the region.”