William (Bill) Landes, Ph.D.

Global Head of Investment Solutions and Head of Institutional Sales, North America


As Global Head of Investment Solutions, Bill is responsible for the research, design and implementation of all customized, open architecture portfolio mandates.

 

SUMMARY

  • Also serves as Head of Institutional Sales, North America
  • Joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2014
  • Previously served as chief investment officer of the multi-asset business for Gottex Fund Management
  • Served as chief executive officer at 2100 Capital Group
  • Started investment career at Putnam Investments as chief investment officer of global asset allocation, global currency and quantitative equity; was also the firm's global head of investment research
  • Member of the investment community since 1985

EDUCATION

  • University of Findlay, M.S., economics; B.S., economics
  • University of Cincinnati, Ph.D., finance