London, 11th September 2023. Cognito, the leading global financial services communications consultancy, has appointed Nick Corrin as Director and Head of Asset Management. Nick joins the London office, and will lead the agency’s growing investment management client portfolio.

Nick joins Cognito from Instinctif Partners and has a proven track record of advising clients on their business-critical challenges, including protecting and growing assets, managing ESG and stewardship issues and adapting to disruptive technology. His expertise spans a broad range of investment management organisations, strategies and asset classes. Nick has in-depth experience devising and implementing multi-channel communications programmes for companies ranging from start-ups looking to disrupt established markets to blue chip multinationals.

Cognito CEO Tom Coombes said: “The asset management industry faces the challenge of communicating with diverse and polarised stakeholders in a complex and dynamic world. Nick’s proven sector expertise and sound advice will deliver exceptional value to clients and our fast growing team.”

Nick Corrin said: “Economic dislocation, structural changes and evolving client needs are challenging investment managers.  There has never been a more important time for strong communications to provide a supportive environment for companies and their leaders to achieve their purpose and goals. I am thrilled to be joining Cognito, an agency that couples global reach, sector acuity and entrepreneurial verve.”