Legg Mason has hired Sophie Andrews in the newly-created role of head of UK strategic alliances, with responsibility for developing relationships with the firm's distribution partners and advisory sales channels.
The role will also see her work closely with Legg Mason's alternative distribution strategies team and report to head of UK sales Alexander Barry, with whom she worked previously at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Barry said the appointment demonstrated the firm's "commitment to building long-term strategic partnerships with our clients at a time when investors around the world are increasingly preferring to partner with fewer, diversified, asset managers". He added: "Sophie's extensive experience in growing and servicing key client relationships will significantly strengthen our capabi...
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