, a global investment manager, has just appointed Jamie Downing as the new head of distribution in EMEA, to bolster its global distribution team.

In his new role, Downing will oversee both wholesale and institutional distribution in the EMEA region, complementing the existing team, with a focus on the UK, Nordics and Middle East markets. He will also be responsible for collaborating with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, First Sentier Investors’ owner, to explore and deliver new investment opportunities for clients in the region, the firm said in a statement.  

Downing, who will be based in London, brings experience in the global asset management industry, with expertise in business development, client service and sustainable finance. Previously, he was the global head of client consulting at bfinance. Prior to this, Downing spent 11 years at American Century Investments, most recently as global head of institutional distribution, following a role as director of wealth management and consultants at Russell Investments.

The appointment follows senior promotions announced last year to strengthen the firm’s global sales teams.

First Sentier Investors manages £107.7 billion ($144 billion) in assets on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors, investment platforms, financial advisors and clients worldwide. The firm manages assets across global and regional equities, cash and regional fixed income, infrastructure and property securities, and alternative credit.