Andreas Köster will become the new head of portfolio management of Union Investment, succeeding Frank Engels, who is leaving the firm on 30 September.
From 1 September, Köster will lead the fund management team with 300 professionals and will be responsible for an investment strategy of roughly €306bn in assets under management. "We are delighted to have won such a highly respected expert with international experience for this role. Andreas Köster's extensive expertise will benefit our company's successful investment platform," said Jens Wilhelm, member of the Union Investment executive board. Ninety One poaches Aviva Investors' Niven to grow sustainable equity offering Since 2017, Köster has been responsible for global strategic...
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