GAM appoints Mary Murphy as head of Global Consultant Relations

29 September 2021

GAM Investments today announced the appointment of Mary Murphy in the newly created role of Head of Global Consultant Relations. Mary will report to Jill Barber, Global Head of Institutional Solutions, and will be responsible for building strategic relationships with both global and UK local consultants, covering our full range of investment capabilities as GAM looks to expand its business through this channel.

Mary joins from BlackRock where she had responsibility for leading some of BlackRock’s largest strategic investment consultant relationships. Mary had previously been a Client Director of UK Institutional business at GAM until 2016 and has held a number of roles in other asset management firms over a 15-year career in the industry.

Jill Barber, Global Head of Institutional Solutions, said “I am delighted to welcome Mary back to GAM in this important new role. The continued growth of our institutional business is a key strategic priority for us. Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and consultant relations experience to this role. In collaboration with our regional distribution teams I am confident that she will broaden and deepen our relationships with consultants, helping us to better service the needs of our growing client base.”

Mary Murphy, Head of Global Consultant Relations, said “I’m thrilled to be returning to GAM in this role as the firm looks to execute on the next phase of its growth strategy. I look forward to bringing the best of GAM to our clients.”

Source: GAM