Mercia Appoints Dean Heaney as Head of Institutional Distribution
People | Mar 04, 2025 | Mercia Fund Management (Mercia Ventures)
Mercia Asset Management PLC has announced the appointment of Dean Heaney as the new Head of Institutional Distribution. In this role, Heaney will oversee Mercia's distribution strategy across its venture, debt, private equity, and real assets sectors. Previously leading the UK institutional business at Franklin Templeton, Heaney brings a wealth of experience and expertise in public and private asset classes. His background includes a significant tenure at Invesco, focusing on government and strategic institutions. Mark Payton, CEO of Mercia, praises Heaney’s appointment and anticipates his contribution to accelerating the growth of Mercia's assets under management. Payton highlights Mercia's relevance to institutional investors given its extensive UK presence and diverse asset capabilities. Heaney expresses his enthusiasm in joining Mercia, aiming to enhance the company’s growth in the UK private assets sector and its status as a trusted partner for institutional investors.
Sectors
- Asset Management
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Mercia Asset Management operates extensively in the UK, and the appointment aims to capitalize on UK-specific opportunities in institutional investment.
Industry
- Asset Management – The article discusses Mercia Asset Management's strategic appointment to enhance its capabilities across various asset classes, including venture, debt, private equity, and real assets.
- Private Equity – The article involves Mercia’s strategies in private equity, which forms part of its broader institutional distribution focus.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Heaney | Head of Institutional Distribution | People | Recently appointed to lead Mercia’s strategy across venture, debt, private equity, and real assets. |
| Mercia Asset Management PLC | Employer | Company | A firm involved in asset management with a focus on ventures, debt, private equity, and real assets. |
| Franklin Templeton | Former Employer | Company | A global asset manager where Dean Heaney previously led the UK institutional business. |
| Invesco | Former Employer | Company | A company where Dean Heaney held a leadership role in government and strategic institutions. |
| Mark Payton | Chief Executive Officer | People | CEO of Mercia Asset Management who commented on Dean Heaney’s appointment. |