Allspring Global Investments hired Linda Luk as head of sales for North Asia and tasked her with leading the Charlotte, NC-based money manager's new office in Hong Kong, the firm announced Monday.
A spokesman for Allspring couldn't immediately confirm whether the position — responsible for overseeing the firm's sales strategy and client service in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan — is new.
Allspring reported $463 billion in assets under management as of Sept. 30.
Ms. Luk was a managing director and chief distribution officer at Income Partners Asset Management. A spokesman for Income Partners couldn't immediately be reached for comment.