Legg Mason's Gent to join AllianzGI as Northern Europe sales head

Was head of UK sales at Legg Mason

Adam Gent is leaving his role as head of UK sales at Legg Mason to join Allianz Global Investors as head of retail wholesale, Northern Europe.

He will begin his new role in March 2017 and will be responsible for leading and developing the retail business in the UK, Nordics and Benelux, working closely with clients to ensure AllianzGI continues to offer "cutting-edge, innovative strategies and solutions in these regions".  Mathias Mueller, head of retail, Europe said: "We are delighted to announce Adam will be joining AllianzGI's European sales team in this senior, new position.  "This role is a natural step in the evolution of our regional sales business, as we look to become the investment partner of choice of more and more...