Natixis Investment Managers Strengthens its International Marketing Team with the Appointment of Three New Experts
London, 27 September 2022 – Developing a diversified business and delivering the highest quality of service to its clients, with a particular focus on accompanying them on their sustainable investment journey, are key pillars of Natixis Investment Managers' 2024 strategic ambitions. The firm continues to execute on its strategic plan and strengthens its International Marketing team, announcing three appointments: James Moore joins as Head of Digital, Data Insight and Marketing Technology, Matthieu Ghesquière joins as Head of Marketing Campaigns and Planning, and Rosie Smith is appointed as Business Manager.
“I am delighted to welcome James, Matthieu and Rosie to Natixis IM International Marketing team. Their combined breadth and depth of industry knowledge and experience will be pivotal as we continue to drive the business forward and support the marketing efforts of our international sales teams and affiliates. Together, our priority is to focus on increasing our position in the market and enhancing the customer experience through the execution of our strategic goals and marketing campaigns”, said Emily Askham, Chief Marketing Officer – International, at Natixis IM.
James Moore and Rosie Smith will be based in London, and Matthieu Ghesquière will be based in Paris. All three will report to Emily Askham, Chief Marketing Officer – International at Natixis IM.
James Moore will be responsible for driving the digital strategy using enhanced metrics, data and insights as well as developing Natixis IM's client servicing model. James has over 10 years of experience as a digital marketer within the financial services industry. He joins from Jupiter Asset Management, where he rebranded its digital infrastructure. Prior to joining Jupiter AM, James has held marketing based roles at both Aviva and Citywire.
Matthieu Ghesquière joins Natixis IM as Head of Marketing Campaigns and Planning working closely to support sales and its affiliates around developing their strategic marketing plans and developing client centric marketing and communications programs. Previously, Matthieu worked at AXA Investment Managers as Senior Marketing Manager for Western Europe, as well as holding roles at Janus Henderson, Russell Investments and PIMCO.
Rosie Smith joins the firm as a Business Manager to support, deliver and drive Natixis IM's strategic marketing vision, bringing the business together on key initiatives and further increasing its position in the market. Having previously worked at AXA Investment Managers, she covered institutional, wholesale and retail marketing along with global data & insights. Most recently, Rosie won Unsung Hero in Investment Week's 2022 Marketing and Innovation Awards and came Highly Commended for Marketer of the Year.
About Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers' multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 20 active managers. Ranked among the world's largest asset managers1 with more than $1.1 trillion assets under management2 (€1.1 trillion), Natixis Investment Managers delivers a diverse range of solutions across asset classes, styles, and vehicles, including innovative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and products dedicated to advancing sustainable finance. The firm partners with clients in order to understand their unique needs and provide insights and investment solutions tailored to their long-term goals.
Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Investment Managers is part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks. Natixis Investment Managers' affiliated investment management firms include AEW; AlphaSimplex Group; DNCA Investments;3 Dorval Asset Management; Flexstone Partners; Gateway Investment Advisers; Harris Associates; Investors Mutual Limited; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Mirova; MV Credit; Naxicap Partners; Ossiam; Ostrum Asset Management; Seeyond; Seventure Partners; Thematics Asset Management; Vauban Infrastructure Partners; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; and WCM Investment Management. Additionally, investment solutions are offered through Natixis Investment Managers Solutions and Natixis Advisors, LLC. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit Natixis Investment Managers' website at im.natixis.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/natixis-investment-managers.
Natixis Investment Managers' distribution and service groups include Natixis Distribution, LLC, a limited purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various US registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliated firms of Natixis Investment Managers, Natixis Investment Managers S.A. (Luxembourg), Natixis Investment Managers International (France), and their affiliated distribution and service entities in Europe and Asia.
1 Cerulli Quantitative Update: Global Markets 2022 ranked Natixis Investment Managers as the 18th largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as of December 31, 2021.
2 Assets under management ("AUM") of current affiliated entities measured as of June 30, 2022, are $1,156.7 billion (€1,106.7 billion). AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of non-regulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers.
3 A brand of DNCA Finance.
This material has been provided for information purposes only to investment service providers or other Professional Clients, Qualified or Institutional Investors and, when required by local regulation, only at their written request. This material must not be used with Retail Investors.
In the British Isles: Provided by Natixis Investment Managers UK Limited which is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (register no. 190258) – registered office: Natixis Investment Managers UK Limited, One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. When permitted, the distribution of this material is intended to be made to persons as described as follows: in the United Kingdom: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at investment professionals and professional investors only; in Ireland: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at professional investors only; in Guernsey: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at only financial services providers which hold a license from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission; in Jersey: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at professional investors only; in the Isle of Man: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at only financial services providers which hold a license from the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority or insurers authorised under section 8 of the Insurance Act 2008.
“I am delighted to welcome James, Matthieu and Rosie to Natixis IM International Marketing team. Their combined breadth and depth of industry knowledge and experience will be pivotal as we continue to drive the business forward and support the marketing efforts of our international sales teams and affiliates. Together, our priority is to focus on increasing our position in the market and enhancing the customer experience through the execution of our strategic goals and marketing campaigns”, said Emily Askham, Chief Marketing Officer – International, at Natixis IM.
James Moore and Rosie Smith will be based in London, and Matthieu Ghesquière will be based in Paris. All three will report to Emily Askham, Chief Marketing Officer – International at Natixis IM.
James Moore will be responsible for driving the digital strategy using enhanced metrics, data and insights as well as developing Natixis IM's client servicing model. James has over 10 years of experience as a digital marketer within the financial services industry. He joins from Jupiter Asset Management, where he rebranded its digital infrastructure. Prior to joining Jupiter AM, James has held marketing based roles at both Aviva and Citywire.
Matthieu Ghesquière joins Natixis IM as Head of Marketing Campaigns and Planning working closely to support sales and its affiliates around developing their strategic marketing plans and developing client centric marketing and communications programs. Previously, Matthieu worked at AXA Investment Managers as Senior Marketing Manager for Western Europe, as well as holding roles at Janus Henderson, Russell Investments and PIMCO.
Rosie Smith joins the firm as a Business Manager to support, deliver and drive Natixis IM's strategic marketing vision, bringing the business together on key initiatives and further increasing its position in the market. Having previously worked at AXA Investment Managers, she covered institutional, wholesale and retail marketing along with global data & insights. Most recently, Rosie won Unsung Hero in Investment Week's 2022 Marketing and Innovation Awards and came Highly Commended for Marketer of the Year.
About Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers' multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 20 active managers. Ranked among the world's largest asset managers1 with more than $1.1 trillion assets under management2 (€1.1 trillion), Natixis Investment Managers delivers a diverse range of solutions across asset classes, styles, and vehicles, including innovative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and products dedicated to advancing sustainable finance. The firm partners with clients in order to understand their unique needs and provide insights and investment solutions tailored to their long-term goals.
Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Investment Managers is part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks. Natixis Investment Managers' affiliated investment management firms include AEW; AlphaSimplex Group; DNCA Investments;3 Dorval Asset Management; Flexstone Partners; Gateway Investment Advisers; Harris Associates; Investors Mutual Limited; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Mirova; MV Credit; Naxicap Partners; Ossiam; Ostrum Asset Management; Seeyond; Seventure Partners; Thematics Asset Management; Vauban Infrastructure Partners; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; and WCM Investment Management. Additionally, investment solutions are offered through Natixis Investment Managers Solutions and Natixis Advisors, LLC. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit Natixis Investment Managers' website at im.natixis.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/natixis-investment-managers.
Natixis Investment Managers' distribution and service groups include Natixis Distribution, LLC, a limited purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various US registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliated firms of Natixis Investment Managers, Natixis Investment Managers S.A. (Luxembourg), Natixis Investment Managers International (France), and their affiliated distribution and service entities in Europe and Asia.
2 Assets under management ("AUM") of current affiliated entities measured as of June 30, 2022, are $1,156.7 billion (€1,106.7 billion). AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of non-regulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers.
3 A brand of DNCA Finance.
This material has been provided for information purposes only to investment service providers or other Professional Clients, Qualified or Institutional Investors and, when required by local regulation, only at their written request. This material must not be used with Retail Investors.
In the British Isles: Provided by Natixis Investment Managers UK Limited which is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (register no. 190258) – registered office: Natixis Investment Managers UK Limited, One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. When permitted, the distribution of this material is intended to be made to persons as described as follows: in the United Kingdom: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at investment professionals and professional investors only; in Ireland: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at professional investors only; in Guernsey: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at only financial services providers which hold a license from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission; in Jersey: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at professional investors only; in the Isle of Man: this material is intended to be communicated to and/or directed at only financial services providers which hold a license from the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority or insurers authorised under section 8 of the Insurance Act 2008.