Esa Kalliopuska
About Esa Kalliopuska
Esa Kalliopuska is the Chief Operating Officer, Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA, with extensive experience in strategy, business planning, and digital distribution within the investment management industry.
Title
Esa Kalliopuska holds the title of Chief Operating Officer, Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA. He is responsible for overseeing distribution operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. His role encompasses strategic planning, digital distribution, and sales management within the investment management industry.
Professional Experience
Esa Kalliopuska has accumulated extensive experience in the investment management sector. He joined Invesco EMEA and has held several positions, including interim Head of Distribution, EMEA in 2022 and Head of Strategy and Business Planning, EMEA from 2018 to 2019. Before that, at M&G Investments, he served as Head of Strategy from 2017 to 2018, Head of Strategy & Planning from 2013 to 2017, and Commercial Strategist from 2011 to 2013. Prior to his tenure at M&G, he worked at Oliver Wyman Financial Services as Senior Engagement Manager from 2007 to 2011 and at ABN AMRO Asset Management as Assistant Director, Strategy and M&A Team from 2005 to 2007. His career began at Mercer Oliver Wyman in 2002 as a Consultant in Financial Services.
Education and Expertise
Esa Kalliopuska studied at Imperial College London, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electrical Engineering with Management from 1998 to 2002. His education provided a strong foundation in both technical and managerial skills, which have been pivotal in his roles in strategy and business planning within the financial services industry. He has notable expertise in digital distribution, digital sales, and the management of Salesforce CRM systems.
Board Memberships
Esa Kalliopuska has served as a Board Director of Luxembourg ManCo, leveraging his strategic insight and extensive experience in the investment management industry. His role required the ability to gain buy-in from Board-level stakeholders and provided invaluable insights into corporate governance and strategic alignment at a high organizational level.
Key Responsibilities
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA, Esa Kalliopuska is responsible for managing Salesforce CRM systems and overseeing product and competitor analysis within the region. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in aligning global distribution strategies across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific, ensuring efficient and cohesive strategic execution on a global scale.