Robeco, an originally Dutch asset management group, now owned mostly by the Japanese ORIX corporation, have announced the appointment of Graham Elliot as head of Asia Pacific and Middle East Distribution.

In this new role, Elliot will focus on the institutional distribution business in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) and the Middle East. In addition, he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Robeco Asia Pacific, joining chief investment officer Arnout Van Rijn, and chief operation officer Jorg Sunderman, all based in Hong Kong. On an interim basis, Elliot will also combine his new role with his existing responsibilities as country manager and head of sales for Middle East and Africa.