Nedgroup Investments, a global boutique-focused asset manager with over $20bn AUM, has hired Apiramy Jeyarajah as chief commercial officer for the international business, effective 3 April 2023 and based in London.

Before joining Nedgroup Investments, Jeyarajah was head of UK wholesale distribution at Aviva Investors and the head of financial institutions, UK and Israel at HSBC Global Asset Management.

Tom Caddick, managing director of Nedgroup Investments' International business, says this is an important senior appointment, forming a critical part of the global growth plans for the company.

"We are delighted that Api has come on-board. Api is an experienced and accomplished leader and brings a wealth of knowledge built up over 15-years running client centric distribution channels. I have known Api a long time and am confident that she will play a vital role in our ambitious plans in Europe and beyond.

"It's especially timely as we enter an exciting new phase in our growth - expanding our investment offerings, strengthening our teams with further talent and experience, and growing stronger global partnerships," said Caddick.

Before joining Nedgroup Investments, Jeyarajah was head of UK wholesale distribution at Aviva Investors and the head of financial institutions, UK and Israel at HSBC Global Asset Management.

"Nedgroup Investments has strong partnerships with their Best of Breed ‘boutique advantage' investment philosophy. I'm delighted to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the business and to be a part of the next phase of the growth strategy in Europe and beyond, with a number of exciting developments already in the pipeline," she said.

Nedgroup Investments is a boutique-focused asset management company with over USD20bn AUM. It has a growing global presence offering a range of investment strategies with retail, institutional, multi-management and passive solutions.