Pacific Life has re-branded its asset management business as Pacific Global Asset Management, and has appointed Kevin Byrne as chief executive officer.
Byrne brings significant investment management experience to his new role. For the past five years, he was senior vice president of Finance and Risk Management for Pacific Life’s Retirement Solutions Division. Prior to joining Pacific Life, he was executive vice president and chief investment officer for AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company.
“We are pleased Kevin will oversee the next phase of Pacific Life’s asset management business,” says Adrian Griggs, chief operating officer of Pacific Life. “Kevin’s ability to see the big picture and his investment management expertise make him ideally suited to create a dynamic asset management organisation for Pacific Life and its clients.”
“With significant structural changes occurring in the investment management industry, Pacific Global Asset Management’s flexible approach is designed to create innovative investment solutions, enhance transparency, and focus on investment results for our clients,” says Byrne.
