Simon England-Brammer, current APAC head at Nuveen, will take on an expanded role as head of EMEA and APAC institutional and relocate from Hong Kong back to his home in London.

Michi Suzuki, who is currently head of Japan, will continue to lead the region and maintain his reporting line to England-Brammer. 

The appointment signals Nuveen's renewed focus on the growth of business in China, Korea, Australia, and other markets in the region, the firm said in the announcement. 

«This new shift will enable Nuveen to continue our momentum and growth trajectory, and show up as 'One Nuveen' to clients across the globe,» Nuveen said.