Nikko Asset Management has appointed Udo von Werne as chief executive of its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  He will be responsible for Nikko Asset Management’s business across this region and its continuing growth strategy, and reports directly to Nikko Asset Management President and CEO, Takumi Shibata.
Mr von Werne has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, most recently as Head of Institutional Clients for Continental Europe at Pictet Asset Management, and prior to that with organisations including Zurich Financial Services and UBS.
Source: Nikko AM Press Release.  Read full release here.