Senior appointment at Appian Asset Management

Appian Asset Management, a leading Irish-owned investment manager, has appointed Niall Dineen as Chief Investment Officer. 

In this senior role Mr Dineen will be responsible for overseeing all of Appian’s investment portfolios and leading Appian’s team of specialist fund managers and investment analysts.

Mr Dineen joined Appian in 2016 as a Senior Fund Manager after spending 16 years with AGF, a global asset management group headquartered in Canada, in a range of senior investment roles.

He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification as well as a Master’s degree in Business Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce degree, both from University College Dublin.

Commenting on the appointment, Patrick Lawless, Chief Executive of Appian Asset Management, said:

“This is an excellent appointment for Appian and our clients. Niall has an outstanding track record as an investment manager that has been built up over two decades.

As Chief Investment Officer he will bring strong markets knowledge, international experience and rigorous analytical skills to the role.

His appointment will support Appian’s ambitious growth plans and ensure that our equity, cash and multi-asset funds are well placed to continue generating the level of risk-adjusted returns sought by our clients.”