BNP Paribas has appointed former Blackrock Investment Management senior relationship manager Katharine Seymour as head of relationship management asset owners.
She will report to head of sales and relationship management Ken Shaw and will be responsible for servicing a core client group that includes superannuation funds, government entities and insurance companies, BNP Paribas stated.
Shaw said Seymour's appointment reflects BNP's commitment and focus towards its asset owner clients and the company's plans to grow in this segment.
Before joining Blackrock, Seymour held senior client relationship roles at Schroder Investment Management in Sydney and London.
She was also a member of the Conference of Major Super Funds program committee.
