Schroders appoints Head of Global Sales

23.05.2017 09:33 - Schroder Investment Management (Switzerland) AG (LUX & CH)

Schroders has appointed Daniel Imhof to the newly-created role of Head of Global Sales. The creation of this new role reflects the increasing complexity of clients’ needs and their requirement for specialist knowledge.

Daniel will be responsible for our sales structure globally and its evolution to meet our clients’ changing needs and our broadening product suite. He will also focus on the development of the skills of our sales teams. He will be based in London and report to John Troiano, Global Head of Distribution.

Daniel has 25 years’ experience at UBS Wealth Management, most recently as Global Head of Portfolio Specialists, where he was responsible for the distribution of investment solutions and investment funds across client segments globally. Daniel has vast experience of the wealth management business globally, and has in depth expertise in product development, sales, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

John Troiano, Global Head of Distribution said:

“Our clients’ needs are changing significantly. The creation of this new role reflects our broadening product suite and the requirement for our sales people to possess specialist knowledge across all asset classes. Daniel brings with him a wealth of experience and we look forward to welcoming someone of his calibre to the company.”

Daniel Imhof, newly appointed Head of Global Sales said:

“Over the years I have worked closely with Schroders and witnessed first hand the quality of the people and investment capabilities across all asset classes. I am delighted to join this firm with its extensive geographic footprint and more than two centuries of heritage. I look forward to working with the sales and product teams to develop the global distribution business further.”

For further information contact:

Schroders: Béatrice Hirzel Corte, Head of Communication Switzerland +41 (0)44 250 12 14

Schroders plc

Schroders is a global asset management company with CHF 498.7 billion (€465.2 billion / $490.7 billion) under management as at 31 December 2016. Our clients are major financial institutions including pension funds, banks and insurance companies, local and public authorities, governments, charities, high net worth individuals and retail investors.

With one of the largest networks of offices of any dedicated asset management company, we operate from 41 offices in 27 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

Further information about Schroders can be found at www.schroders.ch