As part of its continued growth in the US, Vontobel Asset Management has appointed Peter Whitman to join the US Intermediary team and lead its sub-advisory efforts.
Peter Whitman brings nearly 30 years of business development experience with an established track record across retirement, sub-advised and registered investment advisor (RIA) markets. He will be responsible for further developing Vontobel’s US intermediary relationships, encompassing distribution partnerships, as well as direct engagement with global banks and sub-advisors. He joins Vontobel from Nuveen, where he was Head of DCIO Strategic Accounts. Prior to that, he held senior roles at Putnam Investments, Turner Investment Partners and The Brinson Funds. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
“We are pleased to welcome Peter, whose client-focused and solutions-oriented approach is well aligned with Vontobel’s values as a pure-play investment firm,” said José Luis Ezcurra, Head of Sales Americas. “Vontobel is committed to maintaining strong growth in the US with an expanded footprint, strategic partnerships and engagement with global banks, while helping our clients meet their long-term goals.”
Vontobel has established its global success through differentiated investment expertise, bringing long-term solutions to investors in North America since 1984. Founded as a single boutique offering in the US, the firm has advanced its presence across the Americas as a multi-boutique manager with specialized investment solutions across asset classes to meet investors’ growing demands.
