AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced today the appointment of Samuel Hui as Funds Distribution Sales reinforcing the firm’s sales team presence in Asia. 

Based in Hong Kong, Hui will be responsible for reinforcing and developing AXA IM’s distribution channels in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines. He reports to Sandra Lau, Funds Distribution Sales Director, Asia.

Hui joins from Value Partners where he was with the group since 2007 and held the position of Senior Sales Manager. Prior to this he held sales manager and client servicing roles within HSBC GAM and Invesco. He is a Hong Kong native and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Commenting on the appointment, Terence Lam, head of sales and marketing Asia at AXA IM said: “Asia is important to AXA IM. Our multi-expert model enables us to understand investors’ evolving needs and responds to these with tailored solutions covering the whole asset class spectrum. Samuel has a strong knowledge of Asian clients’ prerequisites; he is a great addition to the team and will help us to further accelerate the growth of our distribution platforms in the region.”

This recruitment is part of an on-going effort to strengthen AXA IM’s distribution operations in the region.