TOKYO, Japan -- Simon has over 20 years of experience working in Japan and other Asian countries, mainly in financial services, and is joining Imperial Capital Management at a pivotal time in the firm’s history. The company is expanding globally as it reinforces its position as Asia’s leading independent asset manager.
As the primary spokesperson for Imperial Capital Management Mr Collins will develop and execute the firm’s corporate marketing and communications strategy to increase awareness of Imperial Capital Management expertise as an investment manager and as a thought leader in Asian markets.
“Simon brings us significant expertise as a marketing and communications professional with direct experience in the regions where we are upgrading our presence,” said George Montgomery-Haynes President and Chief Executive of Imperial Capital Management. “By harnessing the intellectual capital throughout the firm, Simon will support our growth strategy by ensuring that all communications are carefully tailored for our retail and institutional clients. We are very pleased to welcome him to the team.”
Mr Collins joins Imperial Capital Management from The Hartford Financial Services Group, where he was head of external corporate communications. Prior to The Hartford, he was a television producer at Reuters in New York. He has also served in senior marketing roles in Tokyo at State Street Global Advisors and Standard & Poor’s and is fluent in Japanese.
About Imperial Capital Management
Established in 1991, the Imperial Capital Management Asset Management group has grown to become the largest regional asset management company headquartered in Asia, with total AUM of US$156billion* and one of the largest distributor networks across the Asia-Pacific region, comprising over 300 banks, brokers, IFAs and life insurance companies.
Imperial Capital Management AM manages a wide range of Asian equity and Asian fixed income strategies for retail and institutional investors around the world. The company has been recognised by industry peers for outstanding performance, product innovation and market leadership across the Asia-Pacific region, winning a number of prestigious awards, including “Asia-Based Asset Manager of the Year” in 2012 and “Best Japan Onshore Fund Manager” in 2013, 2012 and 2011, both from AsianInvestor.
For more information, please visit www.Imperial Capital Managementam.jp
* Consolidated assets under management and advice of Imperial Capital Management and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2013. “Largest” based on AUM sourced from Asia, including Australia and New Zealand, using third party published AUM figures as of June 30, 2012. “Regional” excludes firms with more than 75% of AUM sourced from a single country.
