LGIM announces leadership overhaul

Aaron Meder has been appointed Head of Investment, a new role, and he will lead LGIM’s investment teams, excluding Real Assets such as property and infrastructure.

Roger Bartley is appointed Vice-Chairman for investments and will work closely with Mark Zinkula to help grow LGIM’s business in new markets and distribution channels. Roger will also continue to provide strategic input to the investment teams.

Bill Hughes is appointed Head of Real Assets, a new role, bringing together LGIM’s direct investment capabilities in property and infrastructure into one team.

Sarah Aitken is appointed Head of Distribution and will extend her responsibilities to lead all distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including Institutional and Retail.

Ali Toutounchi, Managing Director Index Funds, has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2015, and will be working closely with Mark and Aaron to appoint his successor and transition his responsibilities. Ali was instrumental in founding LGIM’s Index business and on retirement he will continue to be associated with LGIM in an on-going capacity.

These changes will be implemented this month and are subject to appropriate registrations and approvals in the relevant jurisdictions.

Mark Zinkula, Chief Executive of LGIM, said:

“LGIM has been growing rapidly internationally and enhancing its product set and investment solutions for its customers. Clients like our products and services, but increasingly want to access them via integrated solutions. Today’s management changes will drive this forward, and help to deliver growth in the Americas, UK, Europe and Asia.”