MFS Investment Management has appointed Ignacio Fuenzalida as its new director of sales for Chile.

Fuenzalida will oversee the company’s retail in Chile, as well as work with Chilean private banks, local brokerage firms, funds of funds, family offices, multifamily offices, and insurance companies.

Prior to the appointment, Fuenzalida worked for JP Morgan Asset management overseeing the firm’s distribution of mutual funds.

He also worked as a portfolio manager and head of foreign equities and balanced portfolios for Cruz Del Sur AGF.

MFS South America managing director Jose Noguerol said, "We are thrilled to welcome Ignacio to MFS.

"He brings a wealth of knowledge of the professional buyer marketplace and he will help us build on our success in the region."