Arrow Global Group has announced that it has appointed Robert Leary has 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.
Leary’s 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 billion in AUM. 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.
Zach Lewy, Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Arrow said “As a highly accomplished executive, we are thrilled to welcome Rob to our team, 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.”