US-based investment firm Janus Capital has hired Chris Justice as new chief operating officer and head of its European operations.
Based in London, Justice will be responsible for developing and executing the group’s business strategy across EMEA.
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In addition, Justice will work together with Jamie Wong, head of Institutions, EMEA and Sylvain Agar, head of Financial Intermediaries, EMEA, to ensure the firm is operationally set up to strengthen relationships with its investors across the region, as well as diversify and deliver investment solutions for its clients and partners.
In his new role, Justice will report to Augustus Cheh, president of Janus Capital International.
Justice was most recently head of strategic initiatives for the Asia Pacific region as well as Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Janus, based in Hong Kong.
He joined Janus from Quam (Hong Kong), where he worked as managing director leading a team of research analysts and asset managers providing non-discretionary portfolio advice to HNW and retail investors.
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By GlobalDataJustice has previously worked in private equity and venture capital with the Morningside Group and in corporate development with the South China Morning Post Group. He began his career with Bankers Trust Company.
Cheh said: "Chris is a key part of our EMEA business strategy at an important time for Janus Capital International, as we build upon a number of strong growth years across both our retail and institutional franchises."
Justice said: "I look forward to building on our recent growth trend as we seek to create new long-term partnerships and reinforce existing ones across the region."
