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Richard’s key responsibilities are to develop the product strategy and propositions, as well as ensuring all existing products are managed through the product life-cycle.

Richard Watts oversees Columbia Threadneedle’s investment function in EMEA, working as part of our global investment team and building on our strong established approach and capabilities. He has worked in financial services since 1997 and has a range of investment experience including within fixed income and solutions.

Richard is also Global Head of Solutions for Columbia Threadneedle with responsibility for our LDI, fiduciary and other solutions capabilities.

Stewart joined the company in November 2021 following the acquisition of BMO Global Asset Management’s EMEA business.  He had previously joined BMO Global Asset Management in May 2019 as Global Head of Alternatives and was a member of the Global Executive Committee. Stewart has oversight of a global capability managing more than $47bn in alternative assets which include real estate (both direct and indirect), infrastructure, private equity, Seligman hedge funds and Pyrford.  Prior to entering the asset management industry, Stewart gained extensive experience as an investment banker, where he had a specialist focus on the financial services sector, as well as private equity.

David Logan is responsible for ensuring operational teams and processes consistently deliver within the context of our business, risk management and client service objectives. He joined a predecessor firm in 2006 and has held roles within finance, distribution and operations. Prior to this David worked as an accountant for 17 years.

Nick Ring leads the asset management business in EMEA, with oversight of all activities in the region. He is also a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Nick has over 30 years’ experience in the investment industry across a variety of distribution, product, strategy and general management positions. Nick Ring is also an Investment Association Board Member.

Michaela is bij Columbia Threadneedle verantwoordelijk voor de afdelingen regionale verkoop en cliëntenservice voor distributeurs, institutionele cliënten en verzekeringsmaatschappijen in de EMEA-regio. Ze trad in 2021 in dienst bij Columbia Threadneedle, na een carrière van 18 jaar in de vermogensbeheersector in Europa.

Neil has overall responsibility for all IT services supporting the EMEA and Asian businesses. He is also responsible for all accounting, client reporting and performance technology globally.

Darrel adviseert Columbia Threadneedle en is verantwoordelijk voor het waarborgen dat beleid, procedures en controlemaatregelen in het VK en EMEA aan de wettelijke vereisten voldoen. Hij geeft leiding aan functies op het gebied van complianceadvies, veranderingen in regelgeving, compliancemonitoring, mandaatcompliance, transactietoezicht, compliance met maatregelen tegen financiële criminaliteit, en rapportage.

Julie has responsibility for overseeing the independent investment risk management process for all the firm’s portfolios and funds. Julie is also chair of the Counterparty Credit Committee and Retail Fund Pricing Committees.

Jo leads HR Business Partnering and has matrix oversight for Talent Management and Talent Acquisition within EMEA. She provides HR business partnership specifically to the EMEA leadership group and is the regional HR representative on EMEA governance committees and leadership groups.

Peter is responsible for the financial affairs of the regulated companies in the UK and is Commercial and Operations Director of Real Assets in the region.

Laura is responsible for the strategy and execution of operations across Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Laura has a global functional focus on transfer agency, investor, intermediary and platform servicing, client change, first line risk and controls and leads the business change function.

Joseph Vullo is Head of UK Real Estate bij Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Hij nam deze functie op zich in oktober 2020 en is verantwoordelijk voor de beleggingsresultaten en het vormgeven van de strategie voor de UK Real Estate-activiteiten. Hij kwam in 2000 bij het bedrijf als Asset Manager, werd in 2008 Head of Asset Management en in 2010 lid van het Property Business Management-team.