Germany $1 Trillion Asset Manager DWS Appoints Vincenzo Vedda as Global Chief Investment Officer Succeeding Björn Jesch, Johannes Mueller Appointed as Chief Economist, Merges Chief Investment Office & Economic Research Units
15th November 2024 | Hong Kong
Germany asset manager DWS ($1 trillion AUM) has appointed Vincenzo Vedda as Global Chief Investment Officer succeeding Björn Jesch, and Johannes Mueller appointed as Chief Economist. DWS also announced to merge the Chief Investment Office & Economic Research units. DWS (12/11/24): “DWS Group announced today that it will bring together its Portfolio Management, Chief Investment Office and Economic Research units under the leadership of Vincenzo Vedda. As part of this change, Vedda, who is currently Global Head of Portfolio Management – Public Markets and is responsible for the Group’s entire liquid portfolio management, will also assume the role of Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO). He will continue to report to CEO Stefan Hoops. Björn Jesch, former Global CIO of DWS, has decided to leave the company by mutual agreement. Johannes Mueller, previously Head of Economic and Thought Leadership Research, will become Chief Economist of the Group. He will report to Vincenzo Vedda. Vincenzo Vedda has been with DWS since 2013, initially sharing responsibility for Global Equities Trading, before taking over as head of DWS’s global trading in 2017. After taking responsibility for DWS’s European client business (ex-Germany and Austria) and global wholesale business in 2020, he became head of DWS’s Active Portfolio Management at the end of 2022 and assumed responsibility for Passive Portfolio Management in 2023. Björn Jesch joined DWS in 2020 as Head of Multi Asset & Solutions, before becoming Global Chief Investment Officer at the end of 2022. He is also resigning from his role as CEO of DWS CH AG in Zurich, Switzerland. A successor for this role will be announced shortly.” In 2024 May, DWS appointed Matthias Naumann as CIO Real Estate for APAC (DWS Real Estate manages $82 Billion AUM in global real estate). In 2023 December, DWS announced new senior appointments with Deutsche Bank Rafael Otero appointed as DWS COO (1/1/24), Vera Fehling as Western Europe CIO and Ivy Ng appointed as APAC CIO (Chief Investment Officer).
“ Germany $1 Trillion Asset Manager DWS Appoints Vincenzo Vedda as Global Chief Investment Officer Succeeding Björn Jesch, Johannes Mueller Appointed as Chief Economist, Merges Chief Investment Office & Economic Research Units “
Stefan Hoops, CEO of DWS: “Combining our Chief Investment Office with our Global Portfolio Management unit is a logical step to make even better use of our investment expertise for our clients, who is also responsible for the Investment Division on the Executive Board level. In Vincenzo, an experienced capital market expert is taking on this task. As well as his extensive experience in leading our portfolio management unit, he deeply understands our clients’ needs. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Björn, who is an expert and strong communicator on international capital markets, close to our clients, and a great colleague. We wish him all the best for his professional and personal future.”
DWS Group – DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 963bn of assets under management (as of 30 September 2024) aspires to be one of the world’s leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
$1 Trillion Germany Asset Manager DWS Appoints Matthias Naumann as CIO Real Estate for APAC, DWS Real Estate Manages $82 Billion AUM in Global Real Estate
29th May 2024 – Germany asset manager DWS with $1 trillion AUM has appointed Matthias Naumann as CIO Real Estate for APAC (DWS Real Estate manages $82 Billion AUM in global real estate). Matthias Naumann had joined DWS in 2013 as Head of European Real Estate Strategy, and in 2019, was appointed as CIO of the European Real Estate platform. In 2021, Matthias Naumann had took on additional responsibility as real estate CIO (caretaker capacity). In his new role as CIO Real Estate for APAC, Matthias Naumann relocates from headquarters in Frankfurt to Sydney, and reports to Singapore-based Christopher Kimm (DWS, Head of Real Estate APAC). DWS (28/5/24): “DWS today announced that Matthias Naumann has been appointed to the position as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Real Estate for Asia Pacific based in Sydney relocating from DWS’ Frankfurt headquarters. Matthias will report to Christopher Kimm, Head of Real Estate, APAC (based in Singapore). It marks DWS’ first ‘on the ground’ real estate CIO signaling the platform’s growth aspirations. Matthias joined DWS in 2013 as the Head of European Real Estate Strategy. Since 2019 he has served as the CIO of the European Real Estate platform which currently holds more than EUR 31 billion in real estate assets under management. Since January 2021, he has covered APAC as the real estate CIO in a caretaker capacity alongside his European responsibilities. In this time, he has spent significant time in the region whilst also chairing the APAC Real Estate Investment Committee and holding positions on both the Europe & APAC Real Estate Leadership Teams. Prior, Matthias served as a senior analyst at AXA Investment Managers, London and for Invesco Real Estate GmbH in Munich. In his new role, Matthias will be responsible for identifying real estate investment opportunities across Asia Pacific where DWS already has an established presence in Australia, Korea, Japan and Singapore working with the respective country heads, as well as exploring new markets for strategic growth. He will continue to contribute to the House View processes for both regions and remains Chief Strategist for DWS Real Estate in EMEA, accountable to the Co-Head of DWS’ global real estate platform Clemens Schaefer.” In 2023 December, DWS announced new senior appointments with Deutsche Bank Rafael Otero appointed as DWS COO (1/1/24), Vera Fehling as Western Europe CIO and Ivy Ng appointed as APAC CIO (Chief Investment Officer).
Christopher Kimm, Head of Real Estate, Asia Pacific: “We are pleased to welcome Matthias as our first dedicated real estate CIO in the region signifying our commitment to growing the platform. Matthias’ substantial track record built with our European real estate platform, combined with his already deep understanding of the APAC investment market makes him an ideal candidate to support the regions sustainable AuM and revenue growth through the upcoming investment cycle.”
Matthias Naumann, CIO Real Estate, Asia Pacific: “Following extensive time spent in Asia Pacific, the timing was right to relocate equipped with a sound understanding of the region, it’s nuances and unique investment characteristics.” He added: “As a new investment cycle emerges, we believe Australian real estate will offer immediate investment opportunities in BTR, Logistics and Next Generation Office, while we continue to test pricing to re-enter strategic segments of the Japanese and Korean markets very soon.”
Clemens Schaefer, Global Head of Real Estate, APAC & EMEA: “I am proud of DWS Real Estate’s deep investment heritage in Asia Pacific spanning decades and am confident Matthias’ extensive knowledge and proven ability as a real estate CIO with our European business will further strengthen our Asia Pacific platform working with Chris and our regional teams.”
$1 Trillion Germany Asset Manager DWS Appoints Matthias Naumann as CIO Real Estate for APAC, DWS Real Estate Manages $82 Billion AUM in Global Real Estate
About DWS Real Estate
DWS has been investing in real estate assets for more than 50 years. As part of the Alternative platform, the real estate business has nearly 350 employees in over 20 cities around the world and almost EUR 76 billion in global real estate assets under management (December 31, 2023). Providing a diverse range of strategies and solutions across the risk/return and geographic spectrums, we offer core, value-added and opportunistic real estate, real estate debt and real estate securities. The real estate investment business employs a disciplined investment approach and aims to deliver attractive long-term risk adjusted returns, preservation of capital and diversification to its investors, which include governments, corporations, insurance companies, endowments, retirement plans, and private clients worldwide.
About DWS Group
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 941bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2024) aspires to be one of the world’s leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,600 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
$926 Billion Asset Manager DWS Announced New Senior Appointments with Deutsche Bank Rafael Otero Appointed as COO, Vera Fehling as Western Europe CIO & Ivy Ng as APAC CIO
6th Dec 2023 – German asset manager DWS with $926 billion AUM (EUR 860 billion) has announced new senior appointments with Deutsche Bank Rafael Otero appointed as DWS COO (1/1/24), Vera Fehling as Western Europe CIO and Ivy Ng appointed as APAC CIO (Chief Investment Officer). Vera Fehling had joined DWS Group in 2011 and Ivy Ng joined DWS Group in 2013. Earlier in March 2023, DWS appointed Vanessa Wang as DWS Head of Asia-Pacific (1/4/23) and to continue her current role as Head of Client Coverage APAC, with current DWS APAC Head Holger Naumann to return to Frankfurt headquarter and will retire at the end of 2023. More info below:
$886 Billion Asset Manager DWS Appoints Vanessa Wang as DWS Head of Asia-Pacific, Holger Naumann to Return to Frankfurt Headquarter & Will Retire at the End of 2023
25th March 2023 – DWS Group with $886 billion AUM (Assets under Management) has appointed Vanessa Wang as DWS Head of Asia-Pacific (1/4/23) and to continue her current role as Head of Client Coverage APAC, with current DWS APAC Head Holger Naumann to return to Frankfurt headquarter and will retire at the end of 2023. Based in Hong Kong, Vanessa Wang will report to DWS CEO Stefan Hoops. Vanessa Wang had joined DWS as Head of Client Coverage APAC in September 2021, joining from Amundi (Institutional business in North Asia & United States), and prior was with Citi (Pensions business APAC), and Mercer (Beijing as Partner & Asia Head of Retirement Risk & Finance Business). DWS: “Holger Naumann is DWS Head of APAC in the last 4 years and was based in Hong Kong and subsequently, Singapore. Holger Naumann is a veteran at DWS and Deutsche Bank Group, having a career in the group spanning 42 years. As planned, Holger Naumann will return to the Frankfurt office to take on other responsibilities in the company after completing his work in APAC, entering retirement at the end of the year.”
Stefan Hoops, DWS CEO: “Vanessa has long been familiar with the region and has demonstrated impressive leadership skills in knowing our business. Her appointment represents the importance of APAC as a strategic region to DWS. We are happy to be able to cater to the needs of our clients on the ground together with and via our strong strategic partners Harvest, Nippon Life, and KBAM. The fact that we have just extended our strategic partnership with Nippon Life for another five years after a successful first phase is also a real testament to the joint efforts and tireless work of Holger, Vanessa and their team in the region. At the same time, I want to thank Holger personally, for his contribution and commitment to DWS and the region. We wish him all the best for the future in his new role in Frankfurt.”
Vanessa Wang, DWS Head of Client Coverage, and designated Head of APAC: “I am extremely excited to lead the region to continue to make our business even more client-centric and further strengthening our footprint in one of the most interesting growth regions in the world.”
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