Mr Sowerby will still be country head and managing director for Australia and New Zealand, continuing to report to Terry Johnson, head of global distribution and a member of the company’s executive management group.
Lennie Lim, regional head for Asia ex-Japan, will meanwhile retire on 31 March next year, after 12 years with the asset manager.
Mr Sowerby has held his current role since 2016.
Mr Johnson commented: “Andy has more than 25 years of experience in senior distribution roles, including board level experience at both Investec Asset Management and Martin Currie, an investment affiliate of Legg Mason.
“His management experience, coupled with his strong track record over the past three years leading our Australasian business, has made him the ideal candidate to take on additional responsibilities in this region.”
On Mr Lim’s retirement, he added: “Lennie has been instrumental in establishing many of our business relationships in Asia and we would like to thank him for his contribution.”
Mr Sowerby’s appointment is effective 1 October.
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