Doug Gordon has been appointed as head of European distribution at Davy Asset Management, the private wealth and investment arm of financial services firm Davy.
Gordon joins from Threadneedle Investments, where he held the position of Sales Director for nine years. Before this, he was an investment sales manager at Morley Fund Management, now called Aviva Investors.
According to Davy, the hire represents international expansion for the firm.
Paul Giblin, CEO of Davy Asset Management, said: “As head of European distribution Doug will help us to grow our footprint across Europe. Doug has a proven track record in the UK Funds market, and is going to play a leading role in our continued expansion. His experience speaks for itself, and we’re confident he can have a hugely positive impact on the business, our team and most importantly make a difference that matters to our clients.”
Gordon added: “Davy is a hugely respected figure within the financial services industry, and we have a real opportunity to establish Davy Asset Management as a lead player within Europe. From a personal standpoint, I’m delighted to be working with such a knowledgeable and experienced team.”
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