Dexia Asset Management has appointed Christophe Vandewiele as head of its Canadian office, the company said Wednesday.

Based in Toronto, Vandewiele assumes responsibility for the leadership and growth of Dexia Asset Management’s Canadian operations.

Vandewiele brings Dexia Asset Management Canada and its institutional clients more than 16 years of international experience in the financial, banking and insurance industries. Prior to joining Dexia in 2005, he held a number of senior positions with several renowned financial organizations in Canada and the Benelux countries.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Christophe Vandewiele to this integral leadership role in our Canadian office,” says Vincent Hamelink, member of the executive committee of Dexia Asset Management in charge of client relations & solutions. “His specialized expertise and leadership experience will serve as valuable assets to Dexia Asset Management Canada’s institutional clients and our organization.”

“We are extremely confident in our ability to provide real value to institutional investors throughout Canada,” adds Vandewiele. “As the Canadian market recovers from the global recession, we continue to hear from institutional investors who have a keen interest in, and an appetite for, the types of intelligent fund solutions we provide.”

With $124 billion in assets under management, Dexia Asset Management is a European asset manager offering a full range of investment vehicles to institutional investors, including traditional, alternative and structured management, sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) and micro-credit funds. The company announced the official opening of its Canadian representative office in September 2009.

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