TIAA-CREF Asset Management has expanded its global distribution focus on Australia and Asia by opening a new distribution office in Sydney, Australia.

The new office will be headed by Andrew Kleinig. In the new role, Kleinig will direct distribution strategy in Australia and Asia as well as offer a local point of contact for TIAA-CREF investment capabilities and products for existing clients in the region.

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Kleinig forms part of a global sales team responsible for building partnerships with institutional clients such as insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, superannuation funds, pension schemes and other major investors.

He will work with Australia’s TH Real Estate team, which will continue to manage distribution for all real estate strategies as well as TIAA-CREF’s real estate holdings in the region.

Kleinig has over a decade’s experience in global business development and client relations from traditional and alternative asset managers to his new role at TIAA-CREF.

Prior to TIAA-CREF, Kleinig served at Nanuk Asset Management as head of sales and investor relations.

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Earlier, he held the role of senior sales and consultant relations manager at GE Asset Management.

His previous stints also include client relations roles at SEB Asset Management, Deutsche Bank and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Referring to the new move, TIAA-CREF Asset Management head of business development John Panagakis said, "TIAA-CREF Asset Management continues to build out its global distribution capabilities to serve clients that seek specialised investment expertise in real asset, real estate and responsible investing strategies.

"Andrew brings to his new role deep knowledge of the institutional investing landscape in the region and a proven track record of developing strong client relationships. He will be a great resource for our asset management business going forward."