The newly-appointed figure is to be based in Singapore, leading the firm's interactions with private banks and family offices across the region.

Muzinich & Co, the the corporate credit specialist, has appointed Sashi Nambiar (main picture) former PGIM senior figure in the newly-created role of head of financial intermediaries and wealth, Asia.

He will be based in Singapore and report to Andrew Tan, chief executive, Asia-Pacific.

Nambiar will lead the firm’s engagement with private banks and family offices across Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, South and Southeast Asia, the firm said in a statement. 

At PGIM, Nambiar was head of Southeast Asia. Prior to that, he was managing director, global wealth, for Wellington Management. He brings 18 years of industry experience, with leadership roles covering private banks, family offices and sub-advisory markets across Asia.

In addition to its regional headquarters in Singapore, Muzinich has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

“His [Nambiar’s] appointment reflects the growing interest in public and private credit strategies from family offices and private clients in Asia,” Tan said.