Dexia Asset Management appoints Canadian head

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Author: Advisor.ca

Dexia Asset Management has appointed Christophe Vandewiele as head of its Canadian office.

Vandewiele has more than 16 years of international experience in the financial, banking and insurance industries. Prior to joining Dexia in 2005, he held a number of senior positions with several renowned financial organizations in Canada and the Benelux.

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Christophe Vandewiele to this integral leadership role in our Canadian office," said Vincent Hamelink, member of the executive committee of Dexia Asset Management in charge of client relations and solutions. "His specialized expertise and leadership experience will serve as valuable assets to Dexia Asset Management Canada’s institutional clients and our organization."

With C$124 billion in assets under management, Dexia Asset Management is a first-tier European asset manager offering a full range of investment vehicles to institutional investors, including traditional, alternative and structured management, sustainable and responsible investment, and micro-credit funds. The company announced the official opening of its Canadian representative office in September 2009.