Investment Association appoints first ever Europe head

Johannes Woelfing to lead IA’s European expansion

The Investment Association (IA) has promoted Johannes Woelfing to the newly created role of head of European affairs, as the trade body looks to expand its presence on the continent.

Woelfing, who previously served as a regulatory and legal specialist, will be responsible for the IA's policy work with regards to the EU and setting up the IA's first ever EU base in Brussels. Brexit blog: Sterling spikes as Barnier suggests unique deal for UK The trade body announced the planned establishment of a Brussels base, which is yet to be finalised, earlier this year, with the intention of better representing its members' international business models, as well as working more closely with EU policymakers and regulators. Chief executive of the IA Chris Cum...