Christopher Gunns
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Macey & Sons Auctioneers and Valuers
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Hong Kong
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy COO
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Jan 2021 - Present
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CMA Gunns & Associates
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Hong Kong
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Director
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Jan 2018 - Present
Consulting to the global investment management industry Consulting to the global investment management industry
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PeRK Advisory
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Hong Kong
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Senior Consultant
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2021
PeRK Advisory, an Asia based and focussed strategic investment advisor. PeRK Advisory has three business lines; strategic advice for asset management businesses, one-on- one coaching for investment professionals, and process reviews and development for both investment and sales functions. Leveraging Peter Ryan-Kane's 30 years as a trader, investor, borrower and consultant and my sell-side and buy-side investment experience, we bring unbiased, cutting edge and out of the box solutions to the complex world of investment for both asset managers and owners. PeRK Advisory has collaboration partnerships with a Management Consultancy, a middle and back office advisor and a number of experienced market practitioners that broaden bandwidth, domain knowledge and expertise - these are deployed on client assignments as needed. At Willis Towers Watson, Peter was Head of Portfolio Advisory for the Asia-Pacific region. He was responsible for driving investment solutions for clients in Asia, based in Hong Kong. He sat on the firm’s Global Investment Committee and chaired the Asia Portfolio Construction Group. At Credit Suisse, Peter was Head of Product, Distribution and Marketing for Asset Management in Asia Pacific, while at INVESCO he was Global CIO, with responsibility for a global team managing US$860 billion across a mix of strategies and geographies. Prior to that he established the Fixed Income business at County Natwest as the premier fixed income manager. My own background started in bond sales with Ord Minnett and Credit Suisse First Boston. At Macquarie Bank I managed institutional sales in the Australian market. At Baring Asset Management I ran the country office before moving to ING Investment Management in senior sales and marketing roles in Australia and Asia. I served as INGIM's Chief Representative in Beijing before relocating to Shanghai to join China Universal, a top ten China asset manager, to help build their offshore distribution capability. Show less
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Stemp International Limited
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Executive Director, Investment Management
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Responsible for the development of the Investment Management practice at STEMP International Ltd based in Hong Kong. Originates and executes senior executive search assignments in conjunction with the in-house Research Team. Works closely with Asset Managers, Alternative Investment firms, Asset Owners and Intermediaries on both retained and contingent mandates to source the best talent in the industry. Responsible for the development of the Investment Management practice at STEMP International Ltd based in Hong Kong. Originates and executes senior executive search assignments in conjunction with the in-house Research Team. Works closely with Asset Managers, Alternative Investment firms, Asset Owners and Intermediaries on both retained and contingent mandates to source the best talent in the industry.
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China Universal Asset Management
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director International Business
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May 2013 - Nov 2015
Responsible for global asset owners (QFII and RQFII holders and others) with an interest in accessing China's capital markets. China Universal has QFII and RQFII quota, access to Stock Connect and is well placed as a top ten mainland China asset manager to deliver superior results to asset owners around the world, large or small. With a domestic mutual fund suite of 52 products spanning China equity, fixed income and money market and a strong and experienced team of segregated account portfolio mangers China Universal is well positioned via it's head office in Shanghai or offshore subsidiary in Hong Kong to deliver bespoke investment solutions to interested global institutional investors. Show less
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NN Investment Partners
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Netherlands
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Representative - China
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
Managed the China rep office in Beijing for ING Investment Management Asia Pacific from October 2011 to Jan 2013. responsibilities included regular liaison with regulators, principally CSRC and SAFE, regular contact with asset owners such as NSSF, CIC and SAFE as well as China's numerous life insurance and trust companies. Managed INGIM's QFII application project which resulted in a license from CSRC and an award in late 2012 of a US$150Mn quota. Cooperated closely with fellow representatives in Beijing representing ING Bank AP and ING Insurance AP and actively engaged with the European Chamber of Commerce Beijing participating in their banking, investment and insurance meeting groups. ING's sale of the Asia Pacific platform required me to shut down the rep office in early 2013. Show less
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Neuberger Berman
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
Covered institutional sales in the Asia Pacific region working alongside CEO Tony Edwards. The role expanded into delivering Neuberger Berman solutions to private banks, bank distributors and family offices. Covered institutional sales in the Asia Pacific region working alongside CEO Tony Edwards. The role expanded into delivering Neuberger Berman solutions to private banks, bank distributors and family offices.
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HEPCF
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Hong Kong
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Director
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Dec 2008 - Dec 2009
Working in a small partnership with a focus on capital raising and business transaction services across a diverse range of industries. Working in a small partnership with a focus on capital raising and business transaction services across a diverse range of industries.
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NN Investment Partners
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Netherlands
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Director Australia and Asia Pac
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Oct 2001 - Nov 2008
Began employment in the institutional sales team and after building a successful sales career in Australia was offered the opportunity to relocate to Hong Kong to join ING IM Asia Pacific in a senior regional institutional sales role. The role focused on the North Asian region building relationships and winning mandates for INGIM in Korea and Japan and worked closely with large asset owners such as Brunei Investment Agency. Working closely with asset consulting firms and with the regional sales team we jointly increased INGIM's institutional assets in the region by 30% in the period between late 2006 and early 2008. Show less
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Barings
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director, Australia
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Feb 1999 - Oct 2001
Appointed in early 1999 to take over the management of Baring's Australian office with the objective of retaining current clients and building new business opportunities. Launched a new Australian-domiciled Baring fund range and successfully defended current business while at the same time generating leads for the funds and new institutional mandates. With the closure of Baring's regional offices in 2001 moved across to the parent firm ING. Appointed in early 1999 to take over the management of Baring's Australian office with the objective of retaining current clients and building new business opportunities. Launched a new Australian-domiciled Baring fund range and successfully defended current business while at the same time generating leads for the funds and new institutional mandates. With the closure of Baring's regional offices in 2001 moved across to the parent firm ING.
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British Army
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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1st Battalion 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
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1976 - 1981
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Education
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Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)
Master of Arts (MA) Part-time, Funds Management -
Hurstpierpoint College, Sussex, England