Brian Blanchard

Background

About Brian Blanchard

Brian is an experienced investments professional able to instill enthusiasm and work constructively at senior management level in the corporate environment of blue chip firms as well as with management teams of boutique asset managers. Having spent his 30 years career in Europe, Brian makes a positive impact by ensuring a high level of corporate governance, morale and cooperation in the board room and executive management. Brian is currently enjoying an exciting position with AllianceBernstein (Luxembourg) as Director of Global Distributors for AB's Luxembourg UCITS and AIF platforms. Previous roles in team leadership and business development afford a wealth of experience to apply to the corporate governance world, notably in the below areas: • Experience earned contributing to complex projects involving diverse geographical regions, numerous client segments and multi-cultural environments. • Leading by example while fostering teamwork across multi-cultural, multi-jurisdiction teams. • Experienced in consultative engagement among beneficial owners, regulators, fund promoters and service providers to understand an organisation’s needs and to help innovate solutions. • Strong understanding of the Luxembourg funds market, the construct of global distribution models and the regulatory / compliance demands imposed on management companies & fund promoters. • Maintaining continuous professional development in the corporate governance sector at board level.