Asset management firm TCW has appointed David Kim as managing director and head of its Japan business. He reports to Jennifer Grancio, global head of distribution.
TCW covers fixed income, equities, alternatives and emerging markets. In the Tokyo-based role, Kim is responsible for the expansion of the firm’s presence and product suite in Japan. He will also lead the Japanese distribution strategy and its execution.
Kim has 14 years of industry experience and joins TCW from McKinsey & Company, where he was a partner and head of the Japan wealth and asset management division focusing on the growth and operations of Japanese asset managers and wealth clients.
Prior to this, he spent more than a decade at Vanguard, most recently as a managing director and Japan country head.
Commenting on the appointment, Grancio said: “David brings considerable leadership background in global organisations, specialised expertise in developing strategies to scale Japanese operations, and deep insights into the needs of Japanese investors. We look forward to leveraging his experience as we continue to grow our business in Japan.”
Kim added: “[TCW] has built a strong foundation of strategic clients and partnerships across Japanese financial institutions,” said Kim. “I see tremendous opportunities to build upon this foundation to significantly grow TCW’s presence in Japan and contribute to Japan’s aspiration to increase the quality and scale of the asset management industry.”
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