The new global head of marketing will start his role on 3 July 2017.

Asset manager GAM has appointed Adam Brown as global head of marketing in London, effective from 3 July 2017. He will replace Lynn Mah who left GAM at the beginning of the year.

Brown will report to group head of distribution Tim Rainsford and will be responsible for both sales marketing and product marketing.

He has more than 18 years’ experience in the sector. He joined the firm from Columbia Threadneedle Investments, where he was responsible for leading marketing across all distribution channels across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia.

“We are pleased to welcome him to the team, and his experience will further make the way we communicate with our clients more relevant, engaging and timely,” said Rainsford. “Adam is a very experienced professional, bringing a wealth of experience across direct, intermediary and institutional distribution channels in brand-building, client communications, investment insight, thought leadership, events and sponsorships.”