The folks at a 34-year-old, $1.1-billion-AUM, 100-percent-employee-owned, absolute return-focused mutual fund firm are elevating a key leader two years after she signed on.

Angela Wimmer SouthernSun Asset Management Vice President, Client Relations and Business Development

Yesterday, Michael Cook (founder, CEO, and co-CIO of SouthernSun Asset Management [profile]) and Phillip Cook (co-CIO) confirmed that Angela Wimmer, vice president of client relations and business development, has been added to both the management team and the ownership group for the Memphis, Tennessee-based firm. Wimmer oversees client reporting, marketing, and sales for SouthernSun.

"Her skill-set and strategic insight will help position SouthernSun for future growth and success," Michael Cook states. "Angela's dedication, leadership, and expertise have already made a significant contribution to our firm."

Phillip Cook adds that Wimmer has been "a valuable member" since joining SouthernSun's team.

"She has developed deeper client relationships, helped to improve processes and procedures, and built a robust pipeline of new client partners that we believe will prove fruitful over the coming months and years," Phillip Cook states.

"I am excited to join the ownership group and management team," Wimmer states. "I am grateful for the support and confidence placed in me, and look forward to working with the team to serve our clients well and to continue building on our strong foundation, solid results, and new growth for the firm."

Wimmer joined SouthernSun in 2021 after serving as vice chancellor for institutional advancement at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Earlier, she worked with the Texas Tech University System, University of Cambridge, Auburn University, the Memphis Sympony Orchestra, and two members of Congress. She is an alumna twice over of Auburn. 

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