Hermes Investment Management has appointed Magnus Kristensen as director of Business Development for Nordic region. Based in Denmark, Kristensen will report into Paul Voute, head of European Business Development.
Kristensen will be responsible for both institutional and wholesale channels in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, he will oversee the strategy in the region, covering existing clients, Hermes’ strategic partners, as well as raising third party assets and delivering new business targets. He will continue to build on the firm’s strong investment capabilities and leadership in ESG and stewardship services.
Prior to joining Hermes, Kristensen was head of Client Relations at Jyske Bank, where he was responsible for client acquisitions and maintenance, setting client and product strategies, build out of institutional clients and leading a senior group of client relations managers.
With over 18 years of experience, he has worked with a broad range of asset managers, investors and products, including Neuberger Berman, Invensure, Nykredit Asset Management and Thomson Reuters.