Universal Investment strengthens DACH leadership with expanded strategic roles

Universal Investment Group, Europe’s leading Super ManCo and fund services provider, today announces changes to further strengthen its leadership structure in its core DACH market, underscoring the Group’s continued commitment to the region.

Marcus Kuntz has been appointed Group Head of Strategic Partner Management and Fund Distribution. In this role, he will be responsible for deepening key strategic partnerships, enhancing distribution capabilities, and further strengthening the visibility and growth of the Universal Investment brand across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Dirk Grosshans’ remit will expand in his role as Head of Business Development. He will oversee sales efforts across the full spectrum of asset classes in the DACH region, with a primary focus on Germany. Under his expanded responsibilities, he will serve both asset owners and asset managers. 

International expansion aligned with DACH strength

Universal Investment has also appointed Nils Mordt as Head of International Sales and Relationship Management. Based in London, he will lead the firm’s international sales and client relationship strategy, supporting the Group’s growing cross-border client base.

Nils Mordt joins from CACEIS, where he served as Managing Director and Head of Regional Coverage UK, US, Middle East, and Asia. Prior to that, he spent more than six years at RBC Investor Services, most recently as Head of UK Client Coverage, and previously held senior roles at CME Group.

Nils Mordt, Head of International Sales and Relationship Management, said: “I look forward to working with colleagues and clients across Universal Investment to further expand the firm’s international reach, deepen client relationships, and support asset managers across the globe as they navigate evolving regulatory and distribution requirements.”

Nils Mordt, Marcus Kuntz, and Dirk Grosshans will report to Antonio Soler, Chief Commercial Officer of Universal Investment Group.

Francesca McDonagh, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Investment Group, said: “The DACH region remains the foundation of Universal Investment’s success. These enhancements reinforce our commitment to our home market, while aligning with our international capability to ensure we can deliver best-in-class fund services and trusted partnerships to our clients wherever they operate.”