Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, today announced the appointment of Rob Watson to the new role of global product and strategic relations director.
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, today announced the appointment of Rob Watson to the new role of global product and strategic relations director.
Rob will lead Aviva Investors combined global product development and strategic relationship teams, as well as the Consultant Relationship Group. He will be based out of Aviva Investors offices in Chicago and report to Erich Gerth, recently appointed global business development director in London.
Rob joins from Janus Capital Group where he was most recently managing director and senior vice president in charge of the firm’s global key relationships and product consulting teams. Prior to joining Janus, Rob was head of product strategy and management for Morgan Stanley’s US asset management affiliate, Van Kampen.
Erich Gerth said: “Rob’s appointment marks a further step in the development of Aviva Investors client centric approach to delivering products and solutions that fit the needs of our global client base.
“Rob has led teams for nearly 20 years and successfully developed strategic relationships by staying focused on client needs. Our goal of bringing Aviva Investors’ strong investment capabilities and executing risk aware product strategies globally with key clients will be greatly enhanced by Rob’s leadership and experience.”
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For more information contact:
Allister Fowler
Aviva Investors Corporate Affairs
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7809 8313
E-mail: allister.fowler@avivainvestors.com
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Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors is the global asset management business of Aviva plc. The company delivers investment management solutions, services and client-driven performance to clients worldwide. Aviva Investors operates in 15 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom.
Aviva plc
Aviva is the world’s fifth largest insurance group*, serving 50 million customers across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Aviva’s principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of £24.4 billion for the six months to 30 June 2009 and funds under management of £352 billion at 30 June 2009, of which Aviva Investors manages £222 billion.
* Based on gross worldwide premiums for the year ended 31 December 2008