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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

The $1.1 trillion global fund manager Northern Trust Asset Management appointed Wouter Sturkenboom as new chief investment strategist for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

The investment management firm said in a press release that Sturkenboom, formerly of Russell Investments, will be responsible for designing, implementing and communicating global investment strategy for the firm's investors, across the three regions.

The press release said that this latest appointment follows that of Marie Dzanis, who was named as the head of Northern Trust Asset Management's business for EMEA in July 2018.

"Through these strategic appointments, we are well-placed to continue to serve the varied needs of investors across the region," it said.

From his base in the Netherlands, Sturkenboom reports to Jim McDonald, chief investment strategist, Northern Trust. In his role, he is responsible for helping develop tactical and strategic investment strategies and supporting Northern Trust Asset Management's multi-asset class initiatives worldwide.

"With Wouter's deep capital market expertise, extensive analytical experience and comprehensive understanding of global markets, we are confident he will help us deliver distinctive insights that will resonate with investors worldwide," said McDonald.

Sturkenboom most recently spent six years at Russell Investments as a senior investment s......................

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