He will be responsible for strategizing, planning and executing Western Asset’s strategy as the firm continues to build its client base and business across the region.
Western Asset Management has appointed Michael Dale to lead its Singapore office and client service and marketing efforts for Asia ex-Japan, the global fixed-income manager said in a press release on Wednesday.
Dale will relocate to Singapore from Melbourne, where he was head of Australia and New Zealand Client Service and Marketing. He reports to James W. Hirschman, CEO, and Rudi Otter, head of International Client Service and Marketing at Western Asset.
As part of his role, Dale will focus on deepening relationships with current clients and bringing Western Asset’s diversified and specialized fixed-income investment solutions to clients in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, in particular insurers and pension funds.
Experienced Insider
Dale has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, he held various roles at Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and Suncorp Group.
Western Asset is one of the leading fixed-income managers globally, with $435.8 billion in assets under management and 835 employees worldwide. It was founded in 1971 and became an independent affiliate of U.S. investment management firm Legg Mason in 1986.
