Ashfield Capital Partners Appoints David G. Dillon Senior Investment Analyst

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashfield Capital Partners, a San Francisco based investment management firm specializing in domestic and global growth equity strategies and an affiliate of Old Mutual Asset Management (OMAM), today announced it has named David G. Dillon as Senior Investment Analyst, Global Information Technology Sector.

Mr. Dillon comes to Ashfield Capital as the firm continues to strengthen its research team, particularly in the technology sector.  He arrives with over 15 years of experience conducting deep fundamental analysis on public companies, with a special focus on technology. The move is part of Ashfield Capital's commitment to expanding its actively managed, growth-focused investment capabilities for its institutional, SMA, mutual fund and individual investor clients.

"David's breadth of knowledge of technology companies across the globe and his extensive industry contacts will supplement our existing research strengths in this very important sector of the growth market," said Marc Lieberman, Ashfield's Director of Research. "His track record in generating investment ideas and experience as a portfolio manager will add significant depth to our research team."

Prior to joining Ashfield, Mr. Dillon spent five years as a co-Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management, where he was responsible for the firm's technology and telecommunications investments in the Large Cap Growth and Fundamental Equity strategies.  Previously, he was a senior equity analyst at Wells Capital Management, responsible for the technology sector, and was a co-Portfolio Manager of the firm's Technology and Telecom Fund. 

Earlier in his career, Mr. Dillon was a research analyst covering semiconductors and semiconductor capital equipment at JPMorgan H&Q.  He began his investment career in 1994 at GT Global Funds, which eventually merged with AIM Funds.

Mr. Dillon holds a CFA Charter and is an active member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco. He holds a B.A. in business and economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

About Ashfield Capital Partners

Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC, based in San Francisco, CA, offers portfolios comprising high-quality growth companies for domestic and international corporate retirement plans, public funds, multiemployer pension plans, endowments, foundations and private investors. Its predecessor company was founded in 1973 and was reorganized in 2007 when Old Mutual (US) Holdings Inc. purchased a majority interest in the firm. See www.ashfield.com for more information.

About Old Mutual Asset Management

Old Mutual Asset Management (OMAM) is a global multi-boutique investment organization, managing and growing a diverse portfolio of asset managers that serve institutional and individual investors around the world. The assets under management of OMAM's affiliated investment firms were $208 billion as of June 30, 2012.  OMAM is the name through which Old Mutual (US) Holdings Inc. conducts its U.S. asset management business. Its parent company is London-based Old Mutual plc. More information on OMAM, its member firms, and their investment teams and strategies, is available at www.oldmutualus.com.

SOURCE Old Mutual Asset Management