Based in London, Freemantle will be responsible for advancing Allspring’s international product strategy and overseeing the evolution of the business’s product offering for supporting long-term growth and client demand across international markets. She will report to Rick Genoni, global head of product development and innovation.

Freemantle has more than a decade of experience in global asset management. Most recently she has held senior positions in international product strategy and development at Federated Hermes, leading complex cross-border initiatives spanning multiple asset classes and fund domiciles, working with investment teams and senior stakeholders throughout the organisation. Before that, she was a business manager and, earlier, an RFP writer for Northern Trust, where she started her investment industry career in 2015. Freemantle earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Nottingham.

“She brings deep product expertise alongside a disciplined, forward?looking mindset focused on innovation and long?term growth,” Genoni said. “Her leadership experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen and scale our international business to serve clients globally.”

Allspring Global Investments™, which has more than $624 billion in assets under management and advisement, as of 31 March 2026, has 18 offices globally and investment teams supported by 365+ investment professionals.

Suntera Global
Jersey-headquartered , a multi-jurisdictional provider of fund, corporate and private wealth services, has appointed Frank Hattann (pictured below) as its chief commercial officer.

Frank Hattann

Based in Dublin, he will lead Suntera’s growth strategy, oversee the group’s commercial approach and manage its business development teams. As part of this senior appointment, he will also join the firm’s executive committee, where he will contribute to shaping the group’s broader strategic direction and long-term commercial priorities.

Hattan has more than 20 years of senior commercial and operational leadership experience across global technology and financial services organisations. His career spans both digital and traditional financial services environments, He has a track record of leading global teams, managing complex integration programmes, and implementing data-driven commercial models that strengthen market positioning. 

Most recently, he served as the chief commercial officer at Ocorian, expanding market share, integrating acquisitions, and embedding advanced marketing and sales practices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia markets.

“His ability to align commercial strategy with operational delivery will play a central role in supporting Suntera’s ambitions as the group continues to grow its global footprint,” David Hudson, CEO of Suntera Global, said. “Frank’s appointment forms part of an ongoing strategy to bring experienced senior leaders to Suntera to elevate our commercial capability, support our multi-jurisdictional teams and help deliver sustainable, long-term growth. Frank’s experience will undoubtedly be hugely valuable as we embark on our next phase of growth, continue to build momentum and strengthen our commercial discipline.”