Asset manager Wellington Management, which oversees more than 1.3 trillion dollars worldwide, has appointed Oliver Schneider as head of its Zurich office. Almost a Decade at the FirmSchneider has been with Wellington for close to ten years, holding a range of leadership roles along the way. Eyeing Swiss Wealth ManagementThe appointment reflects the «depth of Wellington's local leadership and long-term commitment to developing talent from within», the company writes. It also underscores the firm's continued commitment to Switzerland, «an important market for the firm and its clients across the region». The house recently flagged its ambition to gain a foothold in Swiss wealth management alongside its established institutional business.