Nippon Life India Asset Management has announced the appointment of Andrew Holland as Head of the proposed new asset class, newly introduced by SEBI. In his new role, Andrew shall spearhead NAM India's strategic expansion in the emerging proposed space. Andrew Holland, a seasoned leader with 42 plus years of experience, having worked across the UK, Asia, Japan, and Indian markets, will report directly to Sailesh Raj Bhan, Chief Investment Officer ?
Equity Investments. Andrew joins NAM India from Avendus Capital, where he served as the CEO of Avendus Capital Public Markets Alternate Strategies LLP since 2016. Before joining Avendus, Andrew served as the CEO of Ambit Investment Advisors, where he played a key role in building one of India?s largest hedge funds.
According to the release, his career in India began in 1997 with DSP Merrill Lynch as Head of Research, where he later became the Chief Administrative Officer and MD Strategic Risk Group. He also held senior positions at County Nat West, Barclays (BZW) and Credit Suisse, earning recognition as a top-rated analyst and strategist.
