Nuveen appoints head of APAC consultant relations

Oksana Patron

24 July 2023

Nuveen has announced the appointment of Jaxon Ruddack as its new Head of APAC ex-Japan Consultant Relations.

The firm, which has over US$1.1 trillion assets under management, said that appointment was part of its strategic expansion to Asia-Pacific Global Client Group.

Earlier this month, Nuveen announced the launch of its first locally domiciled unit trust for private wealth clients in Australia.

In his new role, Rudduck will foster Nuveen’s relationships with counterparts at key global investment consulting firms throughout APAC ex-Japan, to develop and retain assets for Nuveen’s investment strategies.

Rudduck, who brings an impressive track record and strong expertise in consultant relations, strategy and distribution, previously worked at Janus Henderson Investors Australia as Head of Consultant Relations, and as Senior Product Development Manager & Research Manager, the firm said.

Additionally, he has held key roles at Man Group PLC.

“Jaxon’s specialist expertise in consultant relations, strategy and distribution provide us with new opportunities to drive positive commercial outcomes at Nuveen and build on the existing valuable relationships we have established in the institutional landscape” Andrew Kleinig, Managing Director and Head of Australia at Nuveen, commented on the appointment.

“We are delighted to welcome Jaxon, and I am confident his depth of industry knowledge and technical skillset will be advantageous to Nuveen’s strategic expansion.”