Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced active investment managers with more than $2.8 trillion in assets under management, has appointed Jenna Lawford as Head of Client Relations, Europe, effective immediately. She will be based in London and report to Grant Leon, Head of European Client Group at Capital Group.
Lawford will lead a team dedicated to continuing to provide Capital Group’s clients with world-class service that meets their growing and evolving needs. She will work with the leaders of Capital Group’s key clients across Europe while driving the firm’s strategic client initiatives in the region.
Lawford has over 20 years of industry experience. She joins Capital Group from Neuberger Berman, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President, Head of Client Services, EMEA, and led the institutional client services team. She previously held senior client relations roles at Lyxor Asset Management, JP Morgan Asset Management and Legal and General Investment Management.
Grant Leon, Head of European Client Group at Capital Group, said: “We work with a wide variety of clients, from the largest financial institutions to local financial intermediaries and institutional investors across Europe. We hear from our clients that they want to work with fewer asset managers and build stronger relationships. Jenna Lawford’s extensive experience in building and maintaining client relationships will be instrumental in ensuring that we remain the partner our clients trust. At Capital Group, we have been serving clients in Europe for over 60 years and we will continue to focus on putting their needs and objectives at the heart of being their partner of choice.”
Jenna Lawford, Head of Client Relations, Europe, at Capital Group, said: “I am delighted to be joining Capital Group to drive and support the firm’s growing operations in Europe. As a leading global investment manager, Capital Group is recognized for its in-depth research, investment capabilities, long-term approach and unique focus on its clients. I look forward to working closely with the firm’s employees to strengthen our strategic client relationships, provide outstanding service to our clients and bring the best of Capital Group to more clients across Europe.”
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