Kempen strengthens UK business development team with senior appointment

10 September 2021

Kempen Capital Management (Kempen) is pleased to announce that Ian Penrose has joined the Business Development team in London as a Director of Business Development where he will focus specifically on the UK Wholesale market.

The appointment reflects Kempen’s continued commitment to the UK market by strengthening the existing business development team and supporting Kempen’s intention to expand its product offering and position within the UK marketplace.

Ian will be responsible for the execution of Kempen’s wholesale distribution development strategy business in the UK, working with a range of investors including private banks, fund of fund managers and wealth managers. He has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry and joins from iM Global Partner where he held the role of Director, Distribution UK, Ireland & Scandinavia. Prior to this, Ian held various positions at Syz Asset Management, Barclays Capital and Gartmore Investment Management.

Johan Cras, Managing Director of Wholesale and Institutional Clients, commented:

‘We are delighted that Ian joined our team. His expertise and drive fit in perfectly within our team. Ian’s insight and understanding of the needs of UK wholesale market will be invaluable for Kempen. Thisappointment reflect the firm’s continued commitment to growth and expansion in the UK market.’

Source: Kempen CM