William 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

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