BNP Paribas AM appoints sales head
BNP Paribas Asset Management has promoted Thira Ngoeun to head of wholesale distribution for Australia and New Zealand.
Ngoeun, who has been part of the wholesale distribution team for the past three years, was most recently head of key accounts and research.
His new role makes him responsible for growing the business' funds under management, working with dealer groups, private wealth firms, family offices, consultant and research houses, and platform providers.
Before joining BNP Paribas AM, Ngoeun worked for Nikko Asset Management, BlackRock, and AMP.
He reports directly to BNP Paribas Asset Management Australia chief executive David Grybas.
"We are pleased to appoint Thira to such a pivotal role in our robust wholesale distribution team," Grybas said.
"Thira's knowledge of the market and experience in building relationships is key, particularly at an exciting time for us where we are launching more sustainable and thematic strategies into the market."
