Nomura Asset Management has appointed Douglas Stewart as head of distribution for the Emea region.
Stewart, who will be based in London will report into Kenichi Suzuki, senior managing director and head of the firm’s global business unit.
In this role, Stewart will lead the firm’s distribution strategy across EMEA and Latin America — and overseeing coverage of institutional and intermediary channels.
Suzuki said: “Douglas brings deep international experience, strong commercial leadership, and a proven ability to scale businesses across complex markets.
“His appointment reflects our commitment to accelerating growth and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across EMEA and Latin America.”
Stewart most recently served as managing director in the global strategy group of Silicon Valley Bank, where he held a senior leadership role focused on international business strategy and key growth initiatives.
Prior to that, he was CEO of BennBridge, leading the firm’s European expansion and the strategic development of its multi-boutique model.
He previously served as CEO and Head of EMEA at OppenheimerFunds International. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years at AllianceBernstein, including as Managing Director within the EMEA Client Group.
