Royal London Asset Management has appointed Phil Reid as head of sales to accelerate growth both in the UK and internationally. 

Reporting into chief client officer, Ed Venner, Reid (pictured) will oversee both wholesale and institutional sales in this newly created role with reponsibility for driving the company’s sales, strategy, and delivery in the UK and internationally.

Venner said: “We are ambitious to build on our successes, looking at continued growth in both wholesale and institutional channels, in the UK and internationally.

“We believe our value proposition to clients is compelling and Phil’s deep commitment to clients, together with his industry expertise and strategic vision, will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth in the years ahead."

Reid added: “We are one of the top-selling active managers in the UK, and I will be working closely with our clients and partners to deliver tailored investment solutions that meet their evolving needs. I look forward to working with the talented sales team and supporting the business to meet its ambitious growth targets in the UK and overseas.”

He joined Royal London Asset Management in 2016 as head of Wholesale, having previously spent a decade at HSBC Global Asset Management. He has over 20 years of industry experience.