Hong Kong-headquartered alternatives firm Sun Hung Kai & Co. has announced the appointment of a deputy chief.
Sun Hung Kai & Co. appoints Tony Edwards as deputy CEO, according to a statement. In the role, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's strategic development while providing guidance and support to the funds management function.
Edwards started his banking career in the 1990s in Asia before entering the investment management business after 2000. He previously worked at global asset managers including AllianceBernstein, Neuberger Berman and Robeco, where he was APAC CEO at the latter firm.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Sun Hung Kai & Co. was established in 1969 and its investment management division was set up in 2015 to focus on alternative investing. As of 31 December 2022, the firm had around HK$43 billion ($5.5 billion) in total assets.
