Connor, Clark & Lunn Managed Portfolios Inc. has appointed of Peter Hedges as vp, sales and service. Hedges will lead the sales and service efforts for the managed portfolio programs as well as separately managed accounts in Southwestern Ontario. He will be based in London, Ont.

“Southwestern Ontario is an important region for us,” said Nick Mancini, President and CEO in a news release., “And having someone with Peter’s experience and background is important to the high quality of service that advisors have come to expect from Connor, Clark & Lunn,” he added.

“Peter has a strong reputation within the advisor community,” said Bruce Shewfelt, head of institutional sales for CC&L Financial Group. “He’s a key addition to our team,” he added.

Hedges joins the growing CC&L Managed Portfolios team with a proven track record in the financial services industry. He has held both regional and national leadership roles in both the manufacturing and distribution sides of the industry.

CC&L Managed Portfolios offers a suite of portfolios actively managed by leading institutional money managers and available only through select investment advisors.