Based in Singapore, Teo will report to Madeline Ho, the head of wholesale distribution for Asia Pacific and managing director of NGAM Singapore.
The appointment is part of continued expansion of NGAM’s capabilities in the Southeast Asian region, a region of key significance to its overall expansion in Asia.
Prior to accepting the current role, Teo was working with Amundi as the director and head of institutions for Southeast Asia.
Before that, she worked as director of institutional marketing, for APS Komaba Asset Management in Singapore.
NGAM president & CEO Herve Guinamant said, "Marie’s expertise and experience will be critical in our efforts to help institutional investors across Asia manage risk more effectively and construct portfolios that meet the modern market challenges of rising volatility and low yields."
Managing offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Taipei and Beijing, NGAM had $785bn of assets under management (AUM) as of 31 March 2013, and employed more than 3000 staff globally.
