Independent asset manager Fiera Capital has announced the appointment of John Cappetta as Managing Director and Head of Asia, excluding Japan and Korea, effective immediately. This strategic hire underscores Fiera Capital's commitment to strengthening its footprint in the Asian market, with Cappetta set to lead its operations from Singapore.
Bringing over 34 years of industry experience, Cappetta joins Fiera from Ninety One, where he served as Head of Private Banking and Asia Advisor. His impressive career includes significant roles at Julius Baer, where he was a Managing Director and Senior Advisor, and at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Head of Mutual Fund Sales for Asia. Additionally, Cappetta has held positions at Van Hedge Funds, Safra Asset Management, and Merrill Lynch, where he honed his expertise in the Asia-Pacific region.
Reporting to Rob Petty, Executive Director & CEO of Fiera Capital Asia, Cappetta will build on the existing team’s profitable business and leverage the company’s 23-year history in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Korea. His appointment follows the recent hiring of CJ Morrell as Head of Japan, further expanding Fiera's leadership in the region.
Fiera Capital’s decision to enhance its Asian offerings aligns with its decentralized distribution model, aimed at servicing institutional, wholesale, and financial intermediary clients directly. As global asset managers respond to the growing demand for tailored public and private market strategies in Asia, Cappetta’s expertise will play a crucial role in advancing the firm’s objectives.
This appointment is part of Fiera's broader global expansion strategy, which includes the opening of new regional offices in Zurich, The Hague, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, scheduled for 2024.