Based in Tokyo, Mr Collins will be responsible for all group marketing and communications activities for the firm globally.
He has over 20 years of experience working mainly in financial services in Japan and other areas of Asia.
“David brings us significant expertise as a marketing and communications professional, with direct experience in the regions where we are upgrading our presence,” said Charles Beazley, president and chief executive of Nikko AM.
“By harnessing the intellectual capital throughout the firm, David will support our growth strategy by ensuring all communications are carefully tailored for our retail and institutional clients. We are very pleased to welcome him to the team.”