Top emerging market bond manager joins Vontobel Asset Management

Thierry brings with him nearly three decades of industry experience and an exceptional track record. Thierry joins Vontobel Asset Management from Degroof Petercam Asset Management in Brussels, where he was portfolio manager of the 5-star Morningstar rated Emerging Market Sustainable Bonds fund. In 2017 the fund was also awarded "Best Fund Over 3 years" by Thomson Reuters Lipper Europe in the category Bond Emerging Market Global Local Currency. Thierry has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Liège, with a specialization in econometrics, financial analysis and portfolio management.

"Thierry's appointment shows our strong commitment to providing our investors with the very best portfolio managers in emerging market debt. Thierry's track record is recognized throughout the industry and his expertise in local currency bonds is an important addition to our team," says Luc D'hooge, Head of Emerging Markets Bonds at Vontobel Asset Management.

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