Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has appointed John Bennett as business development director in its UK distribution division.
He joins after nearly six years at BMO Global Asset Management, where he was head of Financial Institutions Group. Bennett previously spent four years with RWC Partners as head of retail distribution and 14 years with JP Morgan where he was head of UK International Sales.
Based in London, he will support ASI’s investment sales team on bringing investment strategies to clients wholesale.
Kristy Barr, UK distribution director at ASI, said: “We are delighted that John is joining the team and we very much look forward to working with him. I had the pleasure of previously working with John during our time at BMO Global Asset Management so I know what a fantastic addition he will be to our UK team.
"John’s extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of our UK clients has earned him a respected reputation which will support our clients and our future growth plans.”
Bennett said: “This a great opportunity for me to draw on my established relationships in the asset management sector and support ASI in developing its UK business further. I’m looking forward to working closely with the team, seeing some familiar faces and building on existing and new relationships with clients.”
