A business development director with more than a decade of experience in the asset management sector has been hired by Legg Mason.

The global asset management firm has appointed Harry Reeves.

Mr Reeves will be responsible for building on existing relationships across the South of England region and seeking out new opportunities for the business.

Reporting to Legg Mason’s head of UK sales Adam Gent, he will work closely with the group’s nine subsidiaries including Western Asset, ClearBridge Investments, RARE Infrastructure and Brandywine Global.

Mr Reeves joins Legg Mason from Neptune Investment Management where he had been a discretionary sales manager covering London, the South West, and family offices. He has also held roles at Artemis Investment Management and Ruffer LLP.

Mr Gent said: “We are delighted to have appointed someone of Harry’s calibre. He has an exceptional reputation and his knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the distribution team as we seek to grow the business in the coming months and years.”

Mr Reeves said: “Legg Mason is not only one of the largest asset managers in the world, it is also a business committed to meeting the evolving needs of clients.

“I am delighted to join an organisation at the forefront of product and solution development and look forward to working with Adam and the team at this exciting time for the business.”