François-Xavier Dirickx, Associate Director - Business Development BeLux; Credit: Aberdeen Standard Investments

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) announced today the appointment of François-Xavier Dirickx as Associate Director of Business Development to further strengthen its business in Belgium and Luxembourg (BeLux).

In his role as Associate Director of Business Development, based in the group’s Luxembourg office, François-Xavier Dirickx will be responsible for further building ASI’s relationships with Wholesale and Institutional clients in both Luxembourg and Belgium.

Prior to joining Aberdeen Standard Investments, Mr Dirickx  worked for almost six years for J.P. Morgan Asset Management from their Luxembourg office where he started as an EMEA Sales Support and developed himself as a Senior Associate - Benelux Sales.

Christophe Palumbo, Head of Business Development for ASI in Belgium and Luxembourg, commented: “ASI’s presence in Luxembourg and Belgium has steadily grown over the last years as investors have recognised our capabilities as a world-leading provider of investment solutions. The appointment of François-Xavier reinforces our commitment to BeLux distribution and client servicing".