AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), an asset management firm with $772bn in AuM, has announced three new hires to support its client-focused strategy and growth ambitions in the Americas region.
The firm has appointed Jamison Gagnier as director of US institutional sales, Rafael Tovar as director of US wholesale offshore sales and Leticia Aymerich as head of client service, Americas.
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All the three executives will be based in AXA IM’s Americas headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut.
In his new role, Gagnier will focus on the institutional marketplace in the eastern half of the US and Canada and report to Steve Sexeny, Head of the US Client Group.
Gagnier joined AXA IM from Loomis, Sayles & Co, where he was responsible for institutional sales of equities, fixed income and alternatives, including hedge funds.
Tovar will be responsible for strengthening AXA IM’s offerings in the growing offshore market and will report to James Wallace, head of US wholesale and sub-advisory distribution. He joined from Nikko Asset Management, where he was responsible for business development across Latin America pensions and offshore bank platforms, family offices and consultants.
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By GlobalDataAdditionally, Aymerich will manage client on-boarding and reporting, implementing key regulatory policies and procedures, and building out a dedicated client service structure in Mexico and report to Xavier Thomin, head of AXA IM Americas.
Aymerich, who joined AXA IM in 2006, was most recently head of client service and legal at AXA Investment Managers in Spain. Prior to joining AXA, she held several roles at Legg Mason’s and Commerzbank’s asset management groups in Spain.
Thomin said: "As part of our strategic expansion throughout the US, Canada and Latin America, we are delighted to further strengthen our team dedicated to serving clients in these markets. Jamison and Rafael bring extensive knowledge, strong relationships and in-depth sales expertise across a variety of investment strategies.
"Leticia’s experience in managing a world-class client service program will help us successfully deliver and expand our global investment solutions in key geographies throughout the region."
