8 september 2011
Aberdeen adds to Benelux Business Development team

Aberdeen Asset Management has recruited Christophe Palumbo to further strengthen its business in the Benelux region. As a Business Development Manager, based in the Group’s Luxembourg office, Christophe will be responsible for further building Aberdeen’s relationships with financial institutions (insurance companies, banks and independent asset managers) in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

The Group currently manages €12 billion in assets for a wide range of Benelux clients spread over equity, fixed income and property products.

Hans Benenga, Head of Business Development – Europe ex UK, comments: “Aberdeen’s presence in the Benelux countries has steadily grown over recent years as investors have recognized our expertise in managing equity, fixed income and real estate investment products. The appointment of Christophe Palumbo reinforces our commitment to Benelux distribution/wholesale market and client servicing.”

Prior to joining Aberdeen Asset Management, Christophe Palumbo worked for almost four years for Carmignac Gestion from their Luxembourg office where he started as a Client Relationship Manager for the Benelux & Nordics and developed himself as a Sales Executive for the Belgian market. He concentrated mainly on the Distribution market. Christophe is working already for more then seven years in Luxembourg in the financial industry.