Tomomi Shige has been appointed as the firm’s representative in Japan and head of its Tokyo office.
Tomomi Shige has been appointed as the firm’s representative in Japan and head of its Tokyo office.
Allspring Global Investments today announced the appointment of Tomomi Shige as senior sales director and lead of the firm’s Tokyo office.
Reporting to Ludger Peters, head of strategic institutional relationships, international client group, Shige-san will act as the firm’s representative in Japan and work to expand Allspring’s distribution efforts with institutional and wholesale clients in the country.
Shige-san has nearly 30 years of industry experience, of which he spent 16 years in investment management and more recently 14 years in client-facing roles.
Allspring Global Investments praised his track record in building deep client partnerships in both the institutional and the wholesale market.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Shige-san has held senior roles at Wellington Management, Amundi and Nomura Asset Management.
“Shige-san’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to deepening client engagement and accelerating our expansion across the market,” Peters said. “His experience and deep expertise both in the institutional and wholesale space, are valuable as we continue to grow our presence in Japan.”
Shige-san said: “I am excited to join Allspring at such a dynamic stage in its growth in Japan. The firm offers a compelling and differentiated range of investment solutions designed to help clients navigate complex market conditions and maximise the opportunities for long-term success.”
Allspring Global Investments has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has $624bn in assets under management and advisement.
Tomomi Shige has been appointed as the firm’s representative in Japan and head of its Tokyo office.
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