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.” 

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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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