The two managerial appoints comes after the new firm was formed after a merger between a US-based and a UK-based company.

Newly-created Janus Henderson Investors has appointed two senior members to the European and Latin America teams. This news comes days after Janus and Henderson merged to form the new company.

Steven de Vries has been made the head of global financial institutions and Ignacio de la Maza has been appointed head of continental Europe wholesale & Latin America, the firm said in a statement last week.

They will both report to Greg Jones, head of distribution, EMEA & Latin America. To support de Vries in his new role, the firm has said it will make an additional hire in the coming months.

De Vries joined Henderson Global Investors in 2001 and has more than 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Prior to Henderson, he worked for AXA Investment Managers and ING Group.

De la Maza will continue to manage sales for LatAm and Iberia alongside his new role. He has worked in the industry for 15 years and joined Henderson Global Investors in 2009 following the acquisition of New Star Asset Management.

“Strengthening our senior distribution team with these global and wholesale appointments, reflects the significant role that Steven and Ignacio have played in driving business growth over the past five years,” said Jones. “In these mature markets it is vital to maintain and broaden our appeal in global financial relationships and wholesale distribution. Now, with the merger complete, and at least a quarter of our work force placed in distribution, we hope to consolidate our position and continue to build on our strong client base.”

This publication reported last week that Henderson Global Investors and Janus Capital merged together to form Janus Henderson Investors.