JCB appoints Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Jamieson Coote Bonds has announced the appointment of Duangjai (Kate) Samranvedhya as its new deputy chief investment officer.

In this role, Samranvedhya will provide input into the management of JCB's domestic high-grade bond strategy as well as manage the firm's global strategy.

Samranvedhya joins from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, where she served as a portfolio manager specialising in rates and cross-country bond allocation. She commenced her career with the Bank of Thailand before transitioning into portfolio management in 2007, focusing on high-grade bonds and managed fixed income portfolios.

JCB executive director and chief investment officer, Charlie Jamieson, said: "We have reached a size now where we can expand our presence, and with Kate on board, have opened an office in Singapore where we intend to build on our local team in Asia."

Samranvedhya added: "I've known Charlie Jamieson and Angus Coote (the founders) for a long time and I share their vision of offering high-quality, highly liquid duration investment strategies to the Australian market. My expertise in managing very large sovereign portfolios across global markets will compliment and add value to the JCB team."