Universal Investment has appointed Etienne Rougier as chief operating officer, based in Luxembourg.
Rougier is responsible for the technology, operations and change management division, and will drive growth both in the Luxembourg region and across the company. The role has a particular focus on customer experience, including onboarding, account management and fund accounting.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Rougier joins Universal Investment from AllianceBernstein’s London office. Most recently he was head of EMEA and Asia insurance at the company, following an eight-year tenure as chief operating officer for EMEA insurance.
Rougier began his career with AXA Investment Managers, holding multiple leadership roles before serving as chief operating officer and head of strategy at AXA Group’s boutique asset management firm Architas.
Commenting on the appointment, Michael Reinhard, Universal Investment CEO, says: “[Rougier] has demonstrated strong skills in developing organisations and businesses. His international perspective will help us take our operations in Europe to the next level and support our planned office openings in North America and Asia. In Luxembourg, Etienne will contribute to the further integration of our latest acquisition - European Fund Administration.”
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