Ryan will oversee the distribution of L&G’s cash and Money Market fund strategies, targeting a broad range of client audiences across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to Laura Brown, Head of Public Markets Distribution, he will lead client coverage for cash investors, offering access to L&G’s Sterling, US Dollar and Euro Money Market Fund range as well as the firm’s short duration expertise. which together account for more than £50bn AUM.

With over 20 years’ experience in liquidity management, Ryan joins L&G from DWS Group where he was a Director for Institutional Liquidity Management UK & Ireland. Prior to DWS, Ryan spent 16 years as Executive Director, Global Liquidity Sales at Goldman Sachs.

Growing L&G’s liquidity capabilities is a strategic priority for the Asset Management business, building on the Investment team’s long term track record, gained over more than 40 years of managing cash portfolios, and supported by the resources of the largest UK asset manager.

Ed Wicks, Global Head of Trading & Liquidity Management, Asset Management, L&G: “Ryan’s appointment comes at an important moment for the Asset Management business, with liquidity distribution a key strategic area for us. Ryan’s deep relationships with global cash investors, paired with his strong track record in leadership roles and client delivery, will be instrumental as we scale our cash capabilities.”

Ryan Lee, Head of Liquidity Distribution, Asset Management, L&G: “I am delighted to be joining L&G and leading the Liquidity Distribution team. L&G has the scale, track record and expertise to meaningfully grow and compete at the highest levels of this market. It’s an investment proposition of increasing importance to holders of cash and I look forward to working closely with the team as we continue to seek to deliver for clients.”