AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has named Simon Flood as new head of Asia Pacific, replacing Jean-Pierre Leoni.
Based in Hong Kong, Flood will report to Laurent Seyer, global head of client group.
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In his new role, Flood will oversee the continued development of AXA IM in the Asia Pacific region including Japan.
Additionally, he will serve as a member of AXA IM’s Executive Committee.
Meantime, Leoni will relocate to France to lead AXA IM’s Client Management Group.
Flood has joined AXA IM from Lion Global Investors Limited, where he served chief investment officer. Previously, he held various senior investment roles in the asset management industry, covering both the listed, developed and emerging, as well as private, equity markets.
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By GlobalDataHe has also held a number of senior regional positions including leading the Asia Pacific ex Japan business for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.
Laurent Seyer, global head of client group at AXA IM, said: "Our focus as a business is on growing third party assets through geographical expansion, client segmentation and further strengthening of our product offering."
Simon Flood said: "I have great respect for what AXA IM has achieved under the leadership of Jean-Pierre and look forward to working with the team to continue to grow our profile, client base and product offering in Asia."
