Nigel Smith to lead Ninety One UK client group as MD

Reporting to chief commercial officer John Green

Mike Sheen
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Ninety One has named chief marketing officer Nigel Smith as managing director of its UK client group, with a focus on the growth of the firm's investment capabilities and maintaining institutional and adviser client service.

Smith, who joined the firm from M&G Investments in 2013, was "integrally involved" in Ninety One's demerger from Investec Group and its listing as an independent global investment manager in March.  In his most recent role, Smith has spent the last three years leading the global team responsible for product strategy, market intelligence, investment marketing, digital distribution and most recently the creation of Ninety One's new brand.  Previously, as global head of product development, Smith was responsible for enhancing Ninety One's product range, ensuring alignment with investors'...

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