Manulife Investment Management appoints APAC-based Nick Ping to global deputy CIO of its timberland investment business

Manulife Investment Management has appointed Nick Ping to the position of deputy CIO, timberland. He takes over the global role from Tony Cascio, who retires at the end of July.

Ping is responsible for the development of new investment strategies and growth initiatives; client investment governance; and identifying and mitigating risk exposures related to Manulife Investment Management’s timberland investment process, products and client investments.

“Over the years, Nick oversaw the growth of our timberland and agriculture business in the Asia Pacific region, which is an important part of our global strategy. As investors around the world pay closer attention to natural capital solutions, Nick will play a critical role in generating returns for our clients while at the same time create positive impact on the timberland assets we manage,” said Tom Sarno, global head of timberland investments, Manulife Investment Management.

Continuing to be based in Melbou