Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset management group, announces the appointment of Niels Wille as Sales Associate Benelux, based in Amsterdam. Niels Wille, who joined on 1 November 2017, will support Columbia Threadneedle’s sales and client relationships in the region, under the leadership of Prosper van Zanten, Head of Distribution for the Benelux.
Niels Wille joins from Van Lanschot Kempen, where he held several sales support and client relationship management positions since 2010. Niels Wille has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Financial Services Management from Hogeschool voor Economische Studies HES Amsterdam.
Prosper van Zanten, Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ Head of Distribution in the Benelux, said: “We are delighted to welcome Niels to Columbia Threadneedle. He has the right experience and skills to deliver excellent service to our clients as we continue to grow in the region.”