Ex-Invesco Perpetual sales manager Dale joins Matthews Asia

Simon Dale has joined Matthews Asia to direct its business development activities in the UK and Europe.

Dale, who spent 12 years at Invesco Perpetual as UK sales manager before leaving at the end of last year, joins Matthews Asia as senior vice president, head of European business development. He will report to Jonathan Schuman, the group's head of global business development. "Simon's appointment and the opening of our business development and client service office in London reflects the strategic importance Matthews Asia places on providing distinctive Asian investment strategies and high quality service to our partners and investors across the UK and Europe," Schuman said.