Hong Kong (April 12, 2021) – Barings, one of the world’s leading financial services firms, today announced the appointment of Lydia Wu as a Head of Institutional Distribution, Greater China and Southeast Asia, effective immediately. In her new role, she is responsible for developing and managing client relationships and raising institutional capital across Greater China and South-East Asia.

 Wu will represent Barings’ diversified investment solutions across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets to meet clients’ sophisticated needs. She will focus on building client relationships covering multiple investor categories, including corporate and public funds or institutions, insurance companies and family offices. Wu is based in Hong Kong and reports to Jon Millin, Head of Asia Pacific Distribution.

 "Barings is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet evolving clients’ needs in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Jon Millin, Head of Asia Pacific Distribution. “I am confident that Lydia and our well-established team will help strengthen and grow our business in the region by providing customized solutions for clients.”

Wu brings more than 15 years of experience in sales and business development in the fund management industry in Asia. She joins Barings from Oaktree Capital where she was Senior Vice President, Greater China. Prior to this, she held positions at BNY Mellon, State Street Global Advisors and Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

"Barings’ Asia Pacific business continues to grow with about a third of external assets under management originating from clients within the region. We will continue to seek opportunities and make strategic hires to support the growth of our business in the region and build lasting partnerships with our clients that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes,” said Duncan Robertson, Head of Asia Pacific.

About Barings
Barings is a US$345 billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.

*Assets under management as of December 31, 2020