Janus Henderson Investors has appointed Mia Söderberg as client portfolio manager for emerging markets debt.

Based in Copenhagen, Söderberg will represent Janus Henderson’s emerging markets debt strategies to clients, consultants and distribution partners globally. She will report to Kareena Moledina, lead client portfolio manager for Europe, Middle East and Sfrica.

Söderberg brings more than 20 years’ experience in fund selection and performance research. Most recently, she was senior manager for asset manager selection at Munich Re Group Investment Management. She previously held senior manager selection roles at Nykredit Asset Management and served as head of fund selection at IKC Capital.

In September 2022, the firm expanded its global fixed income capability with the hire of a four-person emerging markets debt team.

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Thomas Haugaard, portfolio manager on the emerging markets debt hard currency team at Janus Henderson Investors, commented: “Mia’s appointment allows us to deepen our relationships and further align our investment strategies with client needs. It marks a significant step forward in the evolution of our Emerging Markets Debt franchise. Her deep understanding of manager selection and portfolio construction across the global EMD universe adds a perspective few teams have access to. She will play an instrumental role in helping us scale the platform and deliver a consistently high-quality client experience.”

Söderberg commented: “I’m thrilled to join Janus Henderson at such a pivotal chapter in the firm’s growth story, and to bring my experience in Emerging Markets Debt to a team so widely respected. I look forward to contributing to the continued evolution of the platform and helping deliver the insight and high‑quality engagement our clients value.

Source: Fund Europe