Advantage Asset Managers Makes Two New Staff Appointments

Advantage Asset Managers, a Johannesburg-based asset management firm, recently appointed a new chief strategist as well as a new chief investment officer. Anne Cabot-Alletzhauser will take on the position of chief strategist, while Sonja Saunderson will take up the reins as chief investment officer.

“We are continually striving to assess whether the firm’s people and resources are being used in the most appropriate way,” explains Leon Greyling, Chief Executive Officer at Advantage Asset Managers. “And these two appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to maximizing the exceptional pool of talent at Advantage.”

Cabot-Alletzhauser, formerly the chief investment officer at Advantage, has over 30 years’ experience in retirement fund investing and risk management. In her new role as chief strategist, Cabot-Alletzhauser will be involved in identifying industry trends and developing appropriate responses to the changing retirement funding landscape. She will work closely with key clients and consultants in defining investment strategies for their clients and businesses.

“Anne has built an extremely strong investment capability at Advantage that will continue to benefit from her legacy,” says Greyling.

Saunderson has extensive experience in the multi-management industry, having spent the past ten years in various roles within Advantage. Formerly the firm’s deputy chief investment officer, Saunderson was responsible for overseeing all research and investment processes within the investment team. Her responsibilities included a daily blend of management, risk management and monitoring activities as well as various research and product development roles. As the new chief investment officer, Saunderson will chair the firm’s investment policy group, which oversees all investment decisions made by the firm and consists of the most senior investment decision makers within the business.

“We are pleased to announce these changes, which demonstrate both Advantage’s dedication to developing people and managing succession within the business,” says Greyling.