Brenda Leow Takes Charge of PGIM Investments' Southeast Asia Operations
People | Dec 10, 2024 | PGIM Inc
PGIM Investments, the global intermediary arm of PGIM, has announced the appointment of Brenda Leow as the head of Southeast Asia. Leow is tasked with overseeing the wholesale sales and distribution of PGIM's investment strategies in the burgeoning Southeast Asian market. Based in Singapore, her key responsibilities include broadening PGIM Investments' client networks and fortifying relationships with private banks, family offices, wealth managers, and global financial institutions within the region. The move aligns with PGIM Investments' strategic expansion aimed at delivering top-tier and innovative investment solutions to investors across Asia. Brenda Leow will be reporting to Jessica Jones, the head of Asia for PGIM Investments.
Sectors
- Investment Management
- Financial Services
Geography
- Singapore – Singapore is the base for PGIM Investments' Southeast Asian operations, where Brenda Leow will operate to grow the firm's presence.
- Southeast Asia – Southeast Asia is the target market for PGIM Investments' expansion, with an aim to enhance partnerships and deliver investment solutions.
Industry
- Investment Management – PGIM Investments is a key player in the investment management industry, focusing on delivering varied investment strategies to institutional and individual investors globally.
- Financial Services – The firm falls under the financial services umbrella, expanding its reach into Southeast Asia's dynamic financial market to offer innovative solutions.
Financials
- US$1.4 trillion – The amount of PGIM's global investment management business.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Investments | Hiring Company | Company | The global intermediary business of PGIM, focusing on investment strategies for clients worldwide. |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. | Parent Company | Company | A U.S.-based global financial services leader to which PGIM and PGIM Investments are a part. |
| Brenda Leow | Head of Southeast Asia | Person | Recently appointed to lead PGIM Investments' operations in Southeast Asia. |
| Jessica Jones | Head of Asia | Person | Oversees PGIM Investments' operations in Asia. |