BNP Paribas SA's investment management arm BNP Paribas Asset Management appointed Gabriel Wilson-Otto in a newly created role as head of stewardship for Asia-Pacific, Reuters reported.

Wilson-Otto, who will be based in Hong Kong, will be responsible for activities including researching important corporate governance issues and collaborating with policy makers.

Wilson-Otto will report to Helena Viñes Fiestas, global head of stewardship and policy at BNP Paribas Asset Management.