Global investment manager Legg Mason Asset Management has hired Mary Curtin to spearhead its push into the retail market.
As a business development manager, Curtin will be responsible for increasing Legg Mason's products in the platform market.
Legg Mason's boutique investment managers include Western Asset Management, Batterymarch Financial Management and Permal Group.
Curtin previously worked for Allianz Global Investors. She has also worked with Principal Global Investors and the BT Financial Group.