26 May 2010Martin Currie strengthens its sales team to support growing client baseMartin Currie today announces the appointment of a senior vice president of North American client service
Jeff Lombardi will join Martin Currie as senior vice president of North American client service on 21 June 2010. Based in New York, he will report to Jamie Sandison, head of Martin Currie North America.
Jeff has 27 years' experience in the investment industry. He joins Martin Currie from Citigroup, where he was global head of private-bank portfolio management. In this role, Jeff managed one of Citi Private Bank's most successful investment offerings and was involved in asset allocation, manager selection and tactical trading, as well as the development of key relationships within the organisation, including distribution, marketing, legal affairs, compliance and investments.
As Martin Currie's client base continues to grow, this new appointment deepens the company's resources and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to service its clients and support its business. Martin Currie has been expanding its sales and client-support team, with Keith Skinner joining the New York office in February to support institutional clients. Keith, who has 14 years' experience, joined from Bank of Ireland Asset Management and will focus on clients on the east coast of the US. In the last year, Martin Currie has also announced the opening of offices in Singapore and Melbourne, to provide local service to its clients as the business grows.
Commenting on the appointment, Jamie Sandison, head of Martin Currie North America, said:'This is a key role for Martin Currie. Given Jeff's substantial experience and industry knowledge, I am delighted that he is joining us. His experience at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank/ BT Alex Brown equips him very well for his new role. We are very pleased to have attracted such a high-calibre individual.'
Jeff Lombardi said: 'Martin Currie's long tradition of excellence in investment management provides me with a strong proposition to offer to clients and consultants. I am looking forward to joining the company and working as part of the team.'
Additional biographical detail2001-2002 NexGen Capital Fairfax - Managing Director, Venture Capital
1998-2001 Deutsche Bank/BT Alex Brown Baltimore - Investment Adviser, Corporate Executive Services Group
For further information please contact:Amy Fisher Director of Corporate Communications
Martin Currie
Tel: 0131 479 4780 / 07825 971421
AFisher@martincurrie.com
