Fiera Capital has appointed Klaus Schuster as executive director and chief executive officer EMEA, to expand and grow the asset management’s presence in the EMEA region.
Schuster, who has more than 25 years’ experience in international financial services, recently held the position of chief executive officer, EMEA and global head of wealth management distribution at a private, global asset manager in London.
Jean-Guy Desjardins, chairman of the board and global CEO of Fiera Capital, said: “A proven leader with an unrelenting focus on client success, Klaus is uniquely qualified to leverage Fiera’s capabilities in the region and drive organic growth, in line with our overall strategic objectives. As we continue to successfully realign the company to a regionalised distribution model, this structure will give us closer proximity to clients and enhance the collaboration between our investment teams.”
Schuster added: “I am thrilled to be joining Fiera Capital, as I share their customer-centric focus, entrepreneurial values and commitment to broadening the Fiera Capital footprint in this strategic region. I look forward to working closely with Fiera Capital’s talented team, while building upon the company’s foundation to drive results underpinned by its next-phase strategy and vision.”
