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Aviva Investors (LON:AV), a global asset management business being created by the integration of Aviva plc's fund management companies, announces the appointment of Nigel Clemson as human resources director.

In this newly created position, Mr Clemson will work closely with Aviva Investors executive and lead the global human resources activities of Aviva Investors. His remit includes developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures covering recruitment, performance, reward and structure. He will be based in London and report to Chris Oglethorpe, chief operating officer.

Mr Clemson was most recently HR director at Credit Suisse. During his time there he held a variety of roles across the EMEA region for the investment bank, private bank and the asset management function of Credit Suisse. Prior to this he worked for R Twining and Co and BT. He also was head of employee relations with CGU at the time of its merger with Norwich Union and was instrumental in managing the HR change process.

Chris Oglethorpe, chief operating officer and a member of Aviva Investors' executive committee, said: "Nigel's background of working with international companies and facilitating change complements our plans to drive cross-border sales, combine our asset management businesses and create a leading globally integrated asset management company."