UTERMANN joined Allianz in 2002, initially to help build a world-class multi-boutique investment organization. Since 2012, he has led AllianzGI - first as co-head and Global CIO and since 2016 as CEO - establishing a globally integrated investment firm dedicated to active management. Under UTERMANN's leadership, AllianzGI has built out its Fixed Income and Alternatives platforms, strengthened its advisory capabilities and established itself as a leader in Sustainable investing.
UTERMANN will be succeeded by Tobias C. PROSS and Deborah ZURKOW. UTERMANN will be available to the leadership of the firm on an advisory basis for the first six months of 2020.
PROSS, currently Global Head of Distribution, will become CEO of AllianzGI. With over 20 years of experience within Allianz Group, PROSS has been instrumental in the development of AllianzGI's client-centric business strategy, which has seen it enter into and strengthen a number of its distribution channels and place a strong emphasis on advice and superior client experience. He has been a member of AllianzGI's global executive committee since 2015.
ZURKOW, currently Global Head of Alternatives, will become Global Head of Investments of AllianzGI. Since joining AllianzGI in 2012, initially to establish its Infrastructure Debt capability, ZURKOW has overseen the rapid growth of its Alternatives platform, which now accounts for over EUR 70 billion in assets under management. She has championed the opportunity for institutional clients to co-invest alongside Allianz in a number of AllianzGI's private market strategies. Deborah has been a member of AllianzGI's global executive committee since 2016.
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