Jill Barber

Profile

Job title

Chief Distribution Officer

Work location

London, United Kingdom

Joined Aviva Investors

2023

Joined The Industry

1995

Biography

Main responsibilities

Jill is a member of the Aviva Investors Executive Committee and is responsible for delivering client solutions globally, covering all channels. She leads the global teams covering Aviva Client, Institutional, Insurance and Wealth in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Jill also oversees Product Strategy, Central Distribution Solutions, Distribution Strategy and Planning, Investment and Client Communications. 

Experience and qualifications

Prior to joining Aviva Investors in 2023, Jill was Global Head of Institutional Solutions at GAM Investments where she co-led the distribution function. She has also held senior roles at Jupiter Asset Management, Franklin Templeton Investments, Hermes Fund Management and Fidelity International and has demonstrable success in delivering business growth.

Jill passionately believes in a client-centred culture. Through an investment management career of over 25 years, Jill has an array of experience, spanning business development, client relationship management and consultant relations.

Jill holds a BA(Hons) in French from the University of Canterbury, a Licence de Lettres Modernes from the Université de Grenoble and a Post Graduate Diploma in European Management from Royal Holloway, University of London. She also holds the Investment Management Certificate. 

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