PUTNAM appoints Christèle Clémence to bolster Wholesale Distribution in Switzerland

PUTNAM ADVISORY CO LLC (BWB) today announces the appointment of Christèle Clémence as Senior Sales Strategic Accounts, as the firm continues to further strengthen its wholesale distribution platform in Switzerland and increase its Swiss domestic market share across all asset classes.

In her new role at PUTNAM, Christèle is responsible for strengthening the firm’s distribution proposition with strategic intermediaries, including global financial institutions, banks, as well as wealth managers and family offices in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

Based in Zurich, Christèle brings extensive asset management business development experience. Most recently, she opened the Swiss Branch of a US asset manager where she was in charge of business development for Switzerland and German-speaking regions of Europe. Prior to that, Christèle was Deputy Head of Wholesale at Robeco. She also held senior roles at UBS and Bank Syz.

Switzerland is a strategic market for BWB’s existing wholesale business and a key focus region for the firm. We are delighted to welcome Christèle to support the growth of our wholesale client base in Switzerland. Her dedication and passion to transitioning to purpose-driven investments will allow her to engage with our clients to drive meaningful collaboration.
Samira Sadik, Head of Wholesale Distribution in Switzerland, BWB

Christèle is also a committee member of Women in Sustainable Finance and a member of the board of a non-profit organisation.

At PUTNAM, Christèle reports to Samira Sadik, Head of Wholesale Distribution in Switzerland.

Samira commented: "Switzerland is a strategic market for BWB’s existing wholesale business and a key focus region for the firm. We are delighted to welcome Christèle to support the growth of our wholesale client base in Switzerland. Her dedication and passion to transitioning to purpose-driven investments will allow her to engage with our clients to drive meaningful collaboration."

About PUTNAM IM

PUTNAM ADVISORY CO LLC (BWB) is the institutional asset management business of the PUTNAM Group, wholly owned and funded by its partners since its establishment in 1796.

We provide a range of investment solutions to a diverse group of long-term oriented clients. Our heritage, and our combination of the best of conservatism and innovation, keeps us well positioned to create lasting value for our clients. Our investment capabilities span fixed income, convertible bonds, equities, multi-asset, and alternatives. Sustainability is central to our investment philosophy; we believe it is the founding principle of long-term economic and investment outcomes and will drive returns over the long term.

With 209 investment professionals, we are a global business with a network of 13 offices across Europe, Asia and North America and have assets under management of CHF 64 billion (as at 31 June 2024).

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