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Michael Thompson studied at University of Natal, Durban (B Soc Sc, Law, Economics); INSEAD (LEAP, Leadership).

Michael Thompson

Investor

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Client Group of Asia-Pacific at AllianceBernstein · Chief Financial Officer at A-Rod Corp

Singapore

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About

Michael Thompson is Chief Executive Officer for Asia-Pacific and Head of the Asia-Pacific Client Group at AllianceBernstein, where he oversees the firm's regional business and serves on its Operating Committee. He joined the firm in 2021 and previously held roles including Global Head of Institutions and Global Head of Fixed Income Business Development and Product Strategy, following earlier positions at Intermediate Capital Group, PIMCO, Western Asset, Lombard Odier, and Franklin Templeton. He holds a BSS in economics and law from the University of Natal and completed the Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice program at INSEAD.

Experience

AllianceBernsteinCEO, Asia Pacificcurrent2026 — presentSingapore
AllianceBernsteinManaging Director, Global Head of Institutions2024 — 2026
AllianceBernsteinMD, Global Head of Fixed Income Business Development & Product Strategy2021 — 2024
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)MD, Global Head of FIG and European Head of Marketing & Client Relations2020 — 2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
PIMCOHead of PIMCO Asia2017 — 2020Hong Kong SAR
PIMCOHead of PIMCO Singapore & Head of Wealth Management Group Asia ex Japan2006 — 2017
Western Asset ManagementClient Service Executive2003 — 2006

Skills & more

Asset Management13Equities4Fixed Income8Hedge Funds3Alternative Investments4Investments12Portfolio Management6Investment Management5Derivatives3Capital Markets4

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Colleagues at AllianceBernstein

Aaron Bates

Head of Ultra-High Net Worth & Growth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein

Alex Chaloff

Chief Investment Officer & Head of Investment & Wealth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein

Andrew Chin

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at AllianceBernstein

Beth-Ann Martorello

Chief Audit Officer at AllianceBernstein

Bruce Holley

Independent Director; Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal's Financial Services at AllianceBernstein

Brynn Plummer

Global Head, Community and Belonging at AllianceBernstein

Cathy Spencer

Chief People Officer at AllianceBernstein

Charles Stonehill

Independent Director; Founding Partner, Green & Blue Advisors at AllianceBernstein

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Thompson?: Michael Thompson is Chief Executive Officer for Asia-Pacific and Head of the Asia-Pacific Client Group at AllianceBernstein, where he oversees the firm's regional business and serves on its Operating Committee. He joined the firm in 2021 and previously held roles including Global Head of Institutions and Global Head of Fixed Income Business Development and Product Strategy, following earlier positions at Intermediate Capital Group, PIMCO, Western Asset, Lombard Odier, and Franklin Templeton. He holds a BSS in economics and law from the University of Natal and completed the Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice program at INSEAD.
Where does Michael Thompson work?: Michael Thompson is Chief Executive Officer and Head of Client Group of Asia-Pacific at AllianceBernstein.
Where did Michael Thompson go to school?: Michael Thompson studied at University of Natal, Durban (B Soc Sc, Law, Economics); INSEAD (LEAP, Leadership).

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)27

Giovanni PericoliniInvestor at Medicxi Kevin LynchChief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Colle Capital Partners Wooseok JunHead of Asia-Pacific Corporate at Intermediate Capital Group Benoît DurtesteChief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Intermediate Capital Group Antje Hensel-RothChief People and External Affairs Officer at Intermediate Capital Group David BicarreguiChief Financial Officer at Intermediate Capital Group

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Also worked at PIMCO56

Robin GodenrathFounding Partner & Managing Director at PICUS CAPITAL Chloe HarbilasAssociate at Mainsail Partners Vivian LuInvestor at DigitalDx Ventures Nicholas TeoDeputy Head of Private Wealth at Aura Group Franz DiekmannInvestment Manager at Capnamic Catherine PatelInvestments at Westerly Winds

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