Paula Jon

Dear Nicholas, Isaac and Lucas, There are not enough words to describe the huge loss that we feel with your Mom's passing. In case she did not fully describe to you what she did and how she did it whilst working with us at Allianz Global Investors in Hong Kong, let us share a few of our special memories. Chances are that your Mom was far too humble to tell you what a superstar she was. We were all delighted when Paula joined our team at Allianz GI in 2007. She made a very significant impact from day 1. She rapidly became a most important member of the AllianzGI Asia Pacific Legal and Compliance team and for good reason was quickly promoted until she ultimately became the Asia Pacific General Counsel and sat on the Asia Pacific Executive team. As she progressed rapidly up our corporate ladder, she remained humble and unfazed and when offered each promotion would always ask ‘do you really think I am ready for this'? Our answer was always ‘absolutely' and of course she always agreed to take on each new challenge - nothing was too hard for her and she never backed off from an opportunity. As the Asia Pacific General Counsel, Paula also played a very important role in the Global Legal and Compliance team and without exception Paula was highly respected by the Global leaders of the company. Not only was she a brilliant and dedicated lawyer and an excellent communicator, but she was also a talented top manager, colleague, mentor and friend. Nothing was too much, or too difficult for Paula. She somehow managed to find a solution to each problem she faced. She was sharp as a tack, well organised and always managed to remember/find anything anyone was looking for. Paula was kind, generous and loving…….yet firm, clear, persistent and determined in everything she did. As a manager of her team she was a true leader - not afraid to make tough decisions but always available to mentor and guide. As a corporate counsel, she was able to manage risk - and balance the need for the business to make commercially viable decisions whilst managing acceptable risks. This is not something you learn at law school - but somehow she learnt how to do this very effectively. Her integrity and respect for others were second to none….. Paula was a quiet achiever who treated everyone equally - whether you were the Chair of the Global organisation, the Global COO, the Asia Pacific CEO or any of her colleagues or a member of her staff, a taxi driver or the waitress at the local restaurant. She was generous and super reliable….if you asked Paula to help or to do something - no matter what or when, you knew it would be done…..and well. She always worked hard but was both quick and efficient. If due to required speed she missed something small, she would always later check in her own time and was the first to fix what needed to be done. Notwithstanding her fantastic work ethic and her loyalty to and love for her HK and AP colleagues at AllianzGI Asia Pacific, Paula knew when the time was right for her immediate family to return to Canada to be closer to her more extended family. Her departure from HK was a very big loss to the company, but Paula made sure she left a fine-tuned and well operating department in very good hands. She left her colleagues with many fond memories of her - the model professional with that lovely warm smile who was always willing and able to offer very valued advice. Whilst remaining 100%+ focused on her work at AllianzGI, we watched Paula roll effortlessly through her three pregnancies and saw her proudly mature into the amazing mother that she became. You, her boys, were always her pride and joy. We know that the legacy of Paula's kind, thoughtful and generous spirit and zest for life will live on through you forever. Your Mom was an inspiration to us all and was well loved by all who knew her. All she would want is for you to be happy and kind individuals and achieve your highest potential in the most ethical way possible…following along in her footsteps. Your beautiful Mom might be gone from our lives but will never be forgotten. We already miss her. With love from Annette Wargon For and on Behalf of your Mom's present and past colleagues at Allianz Global Investors