300 North Capital Appoints Two Institutional Sales Executives

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 300 North Capital, LLC, an institutional investment manager specializing in long-only small cap, SMID cap, and mid cap U.S. growth equity, and alternative strategies, and an affiliate of Old Mutual Asset Management, has named Brown Windle and Christopher Vassilopoulos as Senior Vice Presidents for Institutional Sales. The appointments reflect 300 North Capital's strategic plan to grow its domestic distribution capabilities to augment its successful investment strategy development.

Mr. Windle and Mr. Vassilopoulos, who have over 40 years of combined investment experience, will use their extensive network in the institutional investor community to help 300 North Capital grow its institutional market share for its long-only and alternative strategies. Mr. Windle will oversee West Coast sales and Mr. Vassilopoulos will oversee East Coast sales.

"We've strengthened our investment processes to create disciplined, consistent products for the long-term mandates of our institutional clients," said Richard Campagna, CEO and CIO, 300 North Capital, "Our focus is on expanding our distribution capabilities to match the caliber of our investment products, and the wealth of experience coupled with the institutional market knowledge that Brown and Chris bring will underpin those efforts."

Mr. Windle joins 300 North Capital with over 20 years of experience in developing distribution networks and spearheading significant asset growth for institutional asset managers. His background also includes institutional sales roles at Citbank and Waddell and Reed. Mr. Windle holds an MBA from Drury University and a BA from the University of Colorado.

Mr. Vassilopoulos was previously a principal at Endex Capital Management, where he helped build the firm's plan sponsor and consultant network. Mr. Vassilopoulos also served in a variety of senior-level sales and marketing roles at Pioneer Institutional Asset Management and Mellon Trust (now BNY Mellon). Mr. Vassilopoulos holds an MS and BA from Boston College.

About 300 North Capital, LLC

300 North Capital, based in Pasadena, CA, is an institutional investment manager specializing in long-only small cap, SMID cap (combined small and mid cap), and mid cap U.S. growth equity strategies. The firm also manages a long/short U.S. equity strategy and a global macro strategy.

300 North Capital's client base includes a distinguished list of corporations, public and Taft-Hartley funds, endowments and foundations, and individuals.

300 North Capital invests in high quality, U.S. publicly-traded companies with superior growth rates while employing strong risk management practices. The firm's proprietary fundamental research approach is managed by a team of six experienced investment professionals.

About Old Mutual Asset Management

Old Mutual Asset Management (OMAM) is a global multi-boutique investment organization, managing and growing a diverse portfolio of asset managers that serve institutional and individual investors around the world. The assets under management of OMAM's 18 affiliated investment firms were $227 billion as of September 30, 2011. OMAM is the name through which Old Mutual (US) Holdings Inc. conducts its U.S. asset management business. Its parent company is London-based Old Mutual plc. More information on OMAM, its member firms, and their investment teams and strategies, is available at www.oldmutualus.com.  

About Old Mutual plc

Old Mutual plc is an international long-term savings, protection and investment Group. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance, asset management, banking and general insurance to more than 15 million customers in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Old Mutual plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, among others.

SOURCE Old Mutual Asset Management

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