Swiss asset manager GAM has named Shizu Kishimoto as representative director and president for Japan.
Based in Tokyo, Kishimoto will lead the firm’s sales and business operations in Japan. She will report to head of Asia Rossen Djounov.
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Kishimoto most recently served as the head of intermediary business at Schroder Investment Management Japan.
Her two decades of financial career also includes a stint at BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan, where she held the role of representative director and president.
“Shizhu Kishimoto has a proven track record and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the Japanese market. I am delighted to welcome her to the team. This senior appointment recognises the strategic importance of Japan to the future growth of GAM in Asia,” Djounov stated.
