Hugh Prendergast, Fidelity;

Fidelity International today announced the appointment of Hugh Prendergast as Global Product Manager.

In this newly created role, Hugh will oversee and lead Fidelity's product teams around the world and oversee the development of the overall product strategy. He will perform this function under the responsibility of Bart Grenier, Global Asset Management Director at Fidelity International.

Hugh has more than 20 years of experience in asset management and has spent the last 16 years at Pioneer Investments. He was most recently Director of Product and Marketing Strategy and led the product development and marketing functions for Europe, Latin America, US offshore and Asia. Hugh will join Fidelity on 19 February 2018.

Commenting on the appointment, Bart Grenier, Global Asset Management Director at Fidelity International, said "Our customers' needs are becoming more complex and it is essential to continue to innovate products and solutions to meet their needs. to these needs. Hugh will play a key role in pursuing Fidelity's ambition to provide the best investment solutions to attract and retain customers. We are delighted to welcome him to Fidelity International."