Our People

David Logan is Head of EMEA and Global Business Operations at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. In this role, he co-ordinates and has general oversight of EMEA activities, including serving as business lead for regulatory engagement. He also sets and drives regional priorities in collaboration with Columbia Threadneedle’s Global Executive Group and regional staff function heads. He joined the company in November 2021 following the acquisition of BMO’s EMEA asset management business.

Previously, David was Global Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, responsible for ensuring operational teams and processes consistently deliver within the context of our business, risk management and client service goals.

Prior to this, David worked as Head of Distribution for BMO Global Asset Management. He was appointed to this role in 2016, having been Chief Operating Officer of BMO GAM in EMEA since 2014. David was made Chief Financial Officer of F&C Asset Management plc in 2006 and was instrumental in the company’s acquisition by BMO Financial Group, and subsequent integration.

David spent 12 years prior in the accounting profession, including four years as a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and three years as a partner at Andersen. He has worked in the financial services industry since 1994. David holds a BA in Accounting and Economics and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland.

Michaela Collet Jackson joined the company in 2021 as Head of Distribution for Europe, Middle East and Africa, responsible for our client business as well as driving our commercial growth across all products and client segments in EMEA. She is also jointly responsible for Marketing across the region and is a member of the Global Executive Group, reporting into our Global CEO, Ted Truscott.

Michaela has more than 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry, including 16 years at BlackRock across a variety of roles, most recently as Deputy COO for their Client Businesses. Prior to this she was Head of EMEA Retail Solutions & Partnerships. In addition, she has held a broad range of sales roles across the client spectrum including Head of Nordic Wholesale, based in Copenhagen, Senior Sales Director Nordic Institutional and Business Development Officer for iShares ETFs in UK & Switzerland. Prior to this she was Marketing Manager for E-Crossnet Ltd.

Michaela holds a MA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from Brasenose College, Oxford University and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching.