Mr. Blair Abbott leads the Global Strategic Marketing and Business Development Division at Mirae Asset Global Investments, working out of Seoul, South Korea.   As Head of Global Strategic Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Abbott is responsible for the design and execution of strategic initiatives related to sales and marketing. This includes business development, digital marketing, thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and branding. 
 
Prior to taking on this role, Mr. Abbott worked as the head of the Global Investment Development Team where he managed the enhancement of the global investment process, structure, and network. Up to taking on this role Mr. Abbott led the Global Business Strategy Team where he was responsible for the planning and execution of corporate development strategy across Mirae Asset’s Global footprint.  
 
Before joining Mirae Asset, Mr. Abbott worked at Franklin Templeton Investments in both Toronto then Korea, where he held multiple positions focused on cross border product analysis, product management, and implementation of global processes.

Mr. Abbott received a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Canada.