The launch of the OppenheimerFunds Icav will initially comprise three sub-funds covering global value, global equity and developing markets, which debuted last week.
Prior to joining OppenheimerFunds, Stewart spent 14 years with AllianceBernstein, most recently as managing director, EMEA client group, responsible for client relationship management, team monitoring and expansion in Institutional markets.
As the London-based head of European, Middle East and Africa distribution, Stewart will report to Steve Paddon, head of institutional & international at OFI Global Asset Management, a subsidiary of OppenheimerFunds serving institutional investors and consultants across the world.
Prior to joining OppenheimerFunds, Stewart spent 14 years with AllianceBernstein Limited, most recently as managing director, EMEA client group, responsible for client relationship management, team monitoring and expansion in institutional markets.
Paul Eisenhardt, head of international distribution ex-EMEA, is responsible for the distribution of international solutions and developing client relationships in Canada, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. Eisenhardt also reports to Paddon.
Art Steinmetz, chairman and chief executive of OppenheimerFunds said: “We are pleased to bring some of our most compelling investment strategies to an international audience, to help meet the needs of our evolving client base.”