Pioneer Global Asset Management announced seven additions to its U.S. sales team, continuing the expansion of its sales force aimed at supporting the firm’s largest retail clients.
Christopher G. Laucks has been promoted to senior vice president, director of sales, investment only and retirement group. Before accepting this position, he served as vice president, director of retirement and annuity markets. He will be responsible for national sales for the DCIO platform marketplace. He has more than 20 years of industry experience and joined Pioneer in 2002 from Allmerica Financial, where he was vice president of channel management for strategic alliances.
Kimberly Gannis has been named as vice president, business development officer in the investment only and retirement group. she joins Pioneer from American Century Investments, where she was vice president, national accounts.
Mary Powers has been named vice president, business development officer for the business development group, advisory channel. She has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Jason C. Xanthakis has joined Pioneer as portfolio consultant in the wealth management team. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial as a senior research analyst specializing in platform placement.
Kimberly Boucher has been promoted to key account manager in the wealth management channel. She joined Pioneer in 2005 and was previously a regional sales specialist.
Brandi Kinsman has been promoted to key account manager in the business development group.
John Mueller has been promoted to national investment only and retirement sales specialist after having served as a regional sales specialist. His new position focuses on sales of investment products through the investment only and retirement group. Prior to joining Pioneer, he was a regional marketing associate with Putnam Investments. -Business Wire
