Vontobel Asset Management announced today that it is broadening the leadership of its Asset Management platform in the United States in an effort to better serve the evolving needs of clients around the world. Thomas Wittwer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vontobel Asset Management, Inc., the U.S. platform of the Quality Growth Boutique. Thomas Wittwer, a 30-year veteran of the firm, is ideally suited for this role, given his extensive investment, client and consultant experience. As a leader and head of marketing and sales, Thomas Wittwer helped shape the boutique’s client-focused and investment-led culture. He replaces Dr. Philipp Hensler, who has served as CEO of Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. since 2014 and has chosen to leave the firm to pursue another executive position outside of Vontobel.