Kopitsis will be based in Singapore, where he will oversee the firm’s APAC and EMEA intermediary business strategy and distribution of investment products to private banks, family offices, retail banks, insurers, and distribution platforms, with a focus on the UK, Switzerland, and key Asian markets.
He joined PineBridge in 2021 as head of wealth management for Asia.
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Prior to joining the firm, he worked at BNY Mellon in Singapore as head of intermediary distribution for Asia, excluding Japan, where he was responsible for managing operations and developing differentiated sales and product strategies for clients in the region.
He also held senior positions at Lombard Odier Investment Management and Goldman Sachs Asset Management over the course of a 20-year career in the financial services sector.
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Sergio Ramirez, PineBridge’s chief revenue officer and head of global client group, said: “As we set our sights on the next phase of growth, we acknowledge the important role of the intermediary channel, especially private banks, in driving our continued expansion.
“I am confident that, under Nicolas’ leadership, we will further extend the reach of our high-quality solutions and provide exceptional value to both new and existing clients in this crucial segment across both the APAC and EMEA regions.”
