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Columbia ThreadNeedle to Add to Leadership Team Following Acquisition of BMO’s EMEA Asset Management Business

The Wealth Today by The Wealth Today
August 26, 2021
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• Richard Watts to become Chief Investment Officer, EMEA

• Stewart Bennett to become Global Head of Alternatives

• David Logan to become Global Chief Operating Officer

LONDON 25 AUGUST 2021: Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset manager, will appoint Richard Watts, Stewart Bennett and David Logan to its expanded leadership team following the completion of the acquisition of the BMO Financial Group’s EMEA asset management business, expected in the fourth quarter of this year. Completion of the acquisition and senior leadership appointments remain subject to the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.

Richard Watts will become Chief Investment Officer, EMEA. He will oversee Columbia Threadneedle’s investment function in the region, building on the firm’s strong, established approach and capabilities. Richard is currently Chief Investment Officer for BMO GAM. Last month Columbia Threadneedle announced the planned transition of its current EMEA CIO, William Davies, who will succeed Global CIO Colin Moore when he retires from the firm in January 2022. Together, William and Richard will provide continuity for the investment professionals and clients of both firms, as well as proven leadership of investment teams. Richard will report to William.

Stewart Bennett will be appointed to the new role of Global Head of Alternatives, creating a global capability that will manage more than $47bn1
in alternative assets on completion of the acquisition. In this role Stewart will lead Columbia Threadneedle’s expanded real assets business (including real estate businesses in the UK, Europe and US and an infrastructure business), private equity business, the USbased Seligman hedge fund business, Thames River Capital (real estate securities) and Pyrford (absolute return, international and global equities). Stewart is currently Global Head of Alternatives at BMO GAM, a role he has held since joining the business in 2019.

David Logan will be appointed Global Chief Operating Officer, a new role responsible for delivering operational excellence and partnering with regional heads and our investment leadership to develop and implement annual business change plans and our long-term strategic agenda. He will also drive continuous improvement regarding risk and controls and champion the firm’s risk management culture. David has held a variety of roles at BMO GAM and its legacy firms, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, EMEA, and latterly Global Head of Distribution. With David taking on this new role, the majority of his BMO Distribution responsibilities will transition to Michaela Collet Jackson, Head of Distribution, EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle, post completion of the acquisition and subject to regulatory approval.

Stewart and David will report to Ted Truscott, Chief Executive Officer.


Ted Truscott, CEO at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, said: “I’m excited to welcome Richard, Stewart, and David to Columbia Threadneedle’s expanded leadership team. They will add to our strong roster of experienced, client-focused asset management leaders and help position the firm to meet the current and future needs of investors around the world.

“Our acquisition of BMO’s European asset management business adds complementary strengths and capabilities in strategically important areas, and these appointments demonstrate the compatibility of our businesses. Richard has been integral to the growth and success of BMO GAM’s investment proposition, including its leadership in responsible investment and solutions, reflecting his strategic vision and clear
understanding of client needs.

“The establishment of a global alternatives business is an important milestone for Columbia Threadneedle. We have been adding to our alternative capabilities over the past several years in response to increasing demand from our clients for less liquid, diversifying assets, both as standalone
strategies and within bespoke solutions. With Stewart’s experience and leadership, we see great potential to develop further this offering.

“Operational excellence is foundational and in the new role of Global Chief Operating Officer David will bring broad knowledge and deep technical and client experience to help deliver our change agenda and ensure a robust, risk-focused environment and a culture of operational excellence as we bring our organisations together over the next several months and beyond.”

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