Morningstar has appointed Shihan Abeyguna to the newly created role of managing director for southeast Asia in addition to his current role as head of business development for Asia and regional leader for southeast Asia.
Abeyguna will continue reporting to Julie Willoughby, head of global sales at Morningstar.
“Abeyguna will step into the leadership position to further strengthen Morningstar’s presence in Southeast Asia and to provide business insights that inform our strategic development,” said Willoughby.
Abeyguna has been with Morningstar for a decade and a half, having started his career in Chicago as product manager.
“Southeast Asia embodies immense potential and significance in the global investment landscape. We are committed to the region and continue to grow our footprint to support our growth. Backed by a world class portfolio of innovative capabilities, we look forward to making a meaningful impact and empower investor success.” said Abeyguna.
