PGIM Investments has appointed Kai Röhrl as country head of Germany and Austria, effective immediately. Leading the wholesale distribution strategy for the German and Austrian markets, Röhrl is an integral part of PGIM Investments’ European growth ambitions. PGIM Investments is part of PGIM, the US$1.39 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU).
Based in Frankfurt, Röhrl is responsible for growing PGIM Investments’ footprint in the region, tapping into the strong market potential available to large, globally diversified asset managers providing proven investment strategies across a wide range of asset classes. He reports to Matt Shafer, head of international distribution.
Röhrl joins from Robeco where he spent a total of 22 years building and developing Robeco’s business in Germany and Austria, most recently serving as head of wholesale in Germany and Austria for seven years, and the 10 years before that as head of third-party distribution in Germany. Prior to his time at Robeco, he spent several years at Union Investment, AXA and MLP. Röhrl studied business economics at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University and holds CEFA credentials.
Matt Shafer, head of international distribution at PGIM Investments, commented: “PGIM Investments provides investors across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia with access to the expertise of over 1,450 investment professionals across seven independent PGIM affiliates, offering high-performance strategies covering fixed income, equities and alternatives.
“Kai is a seasoned industry veteran with a proven track record in developing, managing and growing a successful wholesale business. His entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on mentality, combined with his strong existing relationships with private banks, wealth managers and discretionary/fund of funds, will help accelerate the growth of our business in Germany and Austria.”
Kai Röhrl, country head of Germany and Austria at PGIM Investments, added: “I am excited to join PGIM Investments, which offers a broad set of investment strategies ranging from global megatrends like the energy transition to opportunities in multi-sector credit and alternatives — including REITs and private equity secondaries — and anything in between. Times of uncertainty provide strong growth opportunities for active managers such as PGIM and their extensive research capabilities. I am looking forward to shaping PGIM Investments’ growth story in Germany and Austria.”
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