Kames Capital has appointed former Cofunds chief executive Martin Davis as its new CEO, effective from 1 October.
Before joining Cofunds, Davis spent a number of years with Zurich Insurance Group, including running its international and global emerging markets life businesses.
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In his new role, Davis will be responsible for focusing on strategic direction, governance and overseeing the overall development of Kames as a distinct business within Aegon Asset Management.
Davis will also be responsible for leading the Kames executive team including Stephen Jones, who was named as CIO following his contribution building Kames’ fixed income franchise.
Commenting on the appointment, Sarah Russell, CEO of Aegon Asset Management, said: "I am pleased that Davis is joining Kames Capital. His experience of leading and building financial services companies make him the ideal choice to take the business forward in the next stage of its evolution.
"His knowledge of the UK asset management market, and his deep understanding of the client perspective, will enable him to strengthen Kames’ competitive position and grow our business with retail and institutional investors across a diverse range of asset classes," Russell added.
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