Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has hired Ada Zhang as director of China sales.

Based in Hong Kong, Zhang will leverage Lazard’s Asia ex-Japan distribution team to provide best-in-class service to existing clients while leading strategic initiatives to drive continued growth in the region. She will also spearhead LAM’s business development strategy for onshore China, alongside senior adviser for China, Ken Fan.

Prior to joining LAM, Zhang spent 11 years at Capital Group Investment Management where she held the position of managing director – head of Greater China, institutional.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ada to the team. Her deep understanding of the Chinese market will enable us to strengthen our presence in the region and deliver exceptional service to our clients,” says Shen Tan, managing director, head of distribution for LAM Asia ex-Japan.

“We continue to see China as a key growth market and look forward to working closely with local partners to provide innovative and customized investment solutions to serve the dynamic Chinese market.”