Arrow Global Group has appointed Robert G. Leary as chair of the Arrow board of directors.
Leary brings a distinguished investment and leadership career spanning over 30 years in asset management and insurance, marked by his extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions and product diversification.
His notable tenure includes his role as CEO at ING Investment Management, followed by his position as CEO at Nuveen, a TIAA company, where he managed approximately €850 bn in assets under management.
His leadership was instrumental in driving significant transformations at The Olayan Group as Group CEO, enhancing their global operations and governance model.
Leary's deep understanding of asset management is further evidenced by his roles on various boards. He serves as a non-executive director (NED) at Citizens Financial Group, Intact Financial Group and Voya Financial.
His passion for nature conservation aligns with Arrow's commitment to sustainability, as seen in his board involvement with organisations like the Centre for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and the National Forest Foundation.
The appointment comes at a time when Arrow is focusing on strategic growth and expansion.
'As a highly accomplished executive, we are thrilled to welcome Rob to our team,' said Zach Lewy, founder, CEO, and chief investment officer of Arrow.
'His deep expertise in asset management and strategic leadership will be a tremendous asset to Arrow’s Board. We look forward to leveraging his insights and experience as we continue to grow and excel in the industry.'
