Allianz GI adds to wholesale distribution team

Roland Bagnall joins as UK sales director

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Allianz Global Investors has added to its wholesale distribution team with the hire of Roland Bagnall as UK sales director.

Bagnall joins the firm to work with London-based wholesale clients including banks, wealth managers, fund of funds, independent discretionary and advisory firms, as well as single and multi-family offices.

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He brings 17 years’ experience in fund sales with him to the role, including spells at Carmignac, Aviva Investors, LVAM & BNY Mellon. Bagnall will report to Matthew Couzens, head of UK wholesale distribution.

Neil Brown, head of distribution, UK, said: “With Roland joining we hope to further deepen and strengthen our relationships with clients and prospects.

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“Roland will build upon the success Allianz GI has experienced in accommodating investors within our established fixed interest funds and highly regarded equity fund range.”

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