Réczek joins from Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, where he was most recently co-chief executive of Deutsche Asset Management Switzerland. He also sat on the Deutsche Bank Switzerland executive committee and on the EMEA distribution management board of the global client group. 

In the newly-created role, he will be responsible for managing the distribution of core and alternative investments in Switzerland, continental Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Based in Zurich, he will report to Charles Shaffer, head of CSAM global distribution, and locally to Tim Blackwell, head of global core investments.

“Harald has an impressive track record in the industry, in-depth experience, and a strong network. He will play a key role in growing our direct distribution efforts both in the Swiss and European markets,” said Blackwell.