Aviva strengthens APAC team

Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva plc, has recruited Shiqi Wang to help lead client solutions in Asia.

As client solutions director for the region, Yang will work closely with the local client services team with a view to expanding Aviva Investors' distribution capability.

She will also play a key role in leading the firm's global strategy across the region.

Based in Singapore, Wang brings an extensive history in asset management and institutional sales to Aviva.

Previously, she worked for Algebris Investments, leading business development and investor relations in Asia and the Middle East.

Before that, Wang worked as an investment consultant with Mercer, advising on portfolio construction and multi-asset investment management.

She also worked for ANZ's Singapore office for more than seven years.

Wang's appointment follows Richard Surrency, who joined Aviva Investors in late 2022 as head of Asia Pacific client solutions.

"With a heightened strategic focus in the Asia Pacific region, Shiqi's appointment marks a key milestone in the firm's regional growth strategy," said Surrency.

"In 2023, we are expanding our relationships across the region and Shiqi's wealth of experience and industry expertise will be invaluable given the significance, scale and potential growth opportunities."

Aviva Investors operates in 14 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom and has £223 billion in assets under management.