Allspring Global Investments has opened a new office in Hong Kong and appointed Linda Luk as head of sales for North Asia.

Luk has almost 30 years of experience in the investment industry, leading distribution and marketing activities across the region. In her new role, she will be responsible for executing the firm’s sales strategy and servicing clients in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan.

Before joining Allspring, Luk served as managing director and chief distribution officer at Income Partners Asset Management. Before that, she held several roles at Vanguard Investments Hong Kong, most recently as managing director and head of Hong Kong distribution.