Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group, has appointed Caroline Turner as Global Head of Institutional Sales and Consultant Relations. Turner will be responsible for leading the institutional sales function, supporting its strategy and the team as it continues to expand its offering to global institutional investors.
Based in London, Turner will manage Octopus’ growing institutional sales business, strengthening the relationship between the institutional distribution team and investment function, as well as focusing on partnerships with investment consultants. She will report into Jennifer Ockwell, Global Head of Institutional.
Turner joins Octopus following a 15-year career at Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and brings a wealth of diverse experience that spans investment consulting and strategic sales, including designing investment strategy and solutions for institutional investors. At WTW, she built relationships with some of the UK’s largest and most sophisticated pension schemes and supported the growth of the business in Germany and continental Europe. She also focused on helping clients establish their ESG values and create impact through their investments. Most recently, Caroline was in a global people leadership role, in charge of setting the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy and shaping the culture of the business.
Outside of her primary role, Turner was a member of WTW Investments’ European Executive Committee, Continental European Leadership Team, as well as the Diversity Project Steering Committee. She was actively involved in recruitment initiatives and spearheaded WTW’s Women Returners Programme; championing a smooth transition into the workplace for individuals after a career break.
