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NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 15, 2020 – QMA, the quantitative equity and multi-asset specialist of PGIM, the $1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), has appointed a new head of U.S. Consultant Relations, as the company continues to focus on its global capabilities in client and business development.
Pamela Clancy joins QMA as managing director, head of U.S. Consultant Relations, overseeing a team of three, and based in Newark, New Jersey. She is responsible for coordinating all consultant activities and deepening relationships within the U.S. consultant community. Clancy reports to London-based John Gee-Grant, head of International Distribution and Global Consultant Relations.
“We are very pleased to welcome Pam and her wealth of consultant experience to QMA’s Global Distribution Team,” said Gee-Grant. “Her knowledge, passion and proven track record for cultivating relationships in the U.S. will immensely benefit our local and global efforts with investment consultants.”
Gee-Grant said Clancy’s hire is an important step in strengthening the firm’s growing presence across quantitative equity, multi-asset solutions and liquid alternative platforms, notably following PGIM’s acquisition of London-based Wadhwani Asset Management in January 2019. Clancy will play a critical role in continuing to ensure the firm’s U.S. clients and advisors have access to the full breadth of its global investment capabilities.
“Building comprehensive and complete solutions for our clients requires a strong distribution effort across all markets and Pam’s role is integral to our U.S. growth,” said QMA CEO Andrew Dyson. “Her strategic, seasoned leadership will bolster QMA’s abilities to coordinate with key stakeholders.”
Prior to joining QMA, Clancy served as a managing director, Consultant Relations for Man Investments. Previously, she was a senior vice president, Consultant Relations for Fidelity Institutional Asset Management and a consultant relations manager at Russell Investment Group. She earned a B.A. in economics from Boston College.
About QMA
QMA is a complete quantitative player. We draw from the latest market data to help guide our clients with specific risk and return needs through any economic climate. Our multifactor portfolios provide cost-efficient diversification, along with the collective wisdom that comes from decades of enhancements to our decision-making models.
QMA’s worldwide institutional client base includes corporate and public pension plans, endowments and foundations, multiemployer pension plans, and subadvisory accounts for other financial services companies. As of June 30, 2020, QMA had approximately $106.1 billion in assets under management.
About PGIM
PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) (NYSE: PRU), ranks among the top 10 largest asset managers in the world* with more than $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020. With offices in 16 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.
PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.
*Pensions & Investments’ Top Money Managers list, May 27, 2019; based on PFI total worldwide institutional assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2018. Assets under management (AUM) are based on company estimates and are subject to change.
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