Andy Sowerby joined Allspring Global Investments as managing director, head of client group APAC ex-Japan.
The Melbourne-based position is a new one at the firm, which previously operated under the name Wells Fargo Asset Management.
Mr. Sowerby will lead the firm's business developing efforts across the Asia-Pacific region, reporting to Deirdre Flood, Allspring's head of the international client group.
He was Legg Mason's head of Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) and CEO of Australia and New Zealand until Legg Mason was acquired in 2020 by Franklin Templeton.
Allspring has $575 billion in assets under management as of Dec. 31.
