Benjamin Rumary appointed head of UK business at UTI Investments

UTI Investments, the global arm of UTI Asset Management Company, has appointed Benjamin Rumary as head of UK business.

Benjamin joins from Candriam, where he served as head of UK wholesale business, overseeing national distribution strategy and Channel Islands coverage. He brings with him more than two decades of senior experience across the UK asset management industry, having held distribution leadership roles at Smith & Williamson, AXA Investment Managers, LV Asset Management and Old Mutual Asset Management.

Over the course of his career, Benjamin has developed a strong reputation for driving asset growth, expanding market presence and building enduring client relationships across the full spectrum of UK wealth channels - including discretionary wealth managers, fund of funds, family offices, private client managers and national accounts.

In his new role, Benjamin will assume responsibility for all client segments in the UK, spanning both wholesale and institutional channels, and will play a central role in advancing UTI Investments' growth strategy and strengthening its presence with UK investors.

Commenting on his appointment, Benjamin Rumary said: "I am delighted to be joining UTI Investments at such an exciting moment for the firm. India's growth story is compelling, and UTI's heritage and investment capabilities make it a genuinely differentiated proposition for UK wealth managers and intermediaries. I look forward to deepening existing relationships and introducing UTI's strategies to a broader audience across the UK market."

Welcoming the appointment, Ms Sandrine Hadrys, head of Europe, UTI Investments, added: "We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin to UTI Investments. His deep roots in UK wholesale distribution, combined with the breadth of client relationships he has built over more than two decades, make him exceptionally well placed to lead our UK business. Benjamin's appointment reflects our continued commitment to expanding our presence in the UK market and delivering our India-focused investment capabilities to more clients."