Investment - Articles - IMA appoints Director of Communications

 The Investment Management Association (IMA) has announced the appointment of Annette Spencer as Director of Communications.

 Annette will be joining the trade body for UK asset managers on 1 July from Salans LLP, where she was Global Head of Media Relations.

 Previously, Annette has held a number of PR and communications roles in the financial services sector, including UK Head of Communications at the insurer RSA, Head of Public Relations at First Direct bank and Head of Corporate Communications for Old Mutual International and Gerrard.

 Annette holds an MBA and is currently Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' Corporate and Financial Group. She is also a Trustee of the Royal Pinner School Foundation.

 Daniel Godfrey, IMA Chief Executive, said:

 "Annette is joining the IMA in a key role at a very exciting time. We have set a very stretching task to help our Members achieve their potential to fulfil very important responsibilities to individuals and to the economy. Our ability to communicate and advocate best practice will be critical and we are fortunate to have found in Annette such an able all-round communications professional to help us succeed. "

 Annette Spencer said:

 "This is a challenging but exciting time for the industry which needs to prove itself to the end clients and highlight what a key contribution it makes to the UK economy and society as a whole.

 "Recently HM Treasury launched its campaign to boost the investment management industry and make the UK a more competitive fund domicile. I'm looking forward to joining at a time when there is a huge and very real opportunity to turn public perception and elevate the UK's position."