Neuberger Berman has named Maya Bhandari as chief investment officer, multi-asset strategies, EMEA.
Bhandari was formerly global head of multi-asset at BNP Paribas Asset Management. She will be responsible for leading the multi-asset team’s investment and commercial efforts.
She will work closely with senior members of the investment team on global view development, portfolio construction and investment decision making, with a focus on the EMEA region.
She will also be a leader in the firm’s asset allocation and public private investment committees.
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Erik Knutzen, multi-asset co-chief investment officer, said: “The investment landscape is experiencing heightened volatility, with recent macro events and shifts in geopolitics creating uncertainty.
“Clients are increasingly seeking sophisticated outcome-oriented solutions to navigate these fluctuations and identify opportunities across the liquidity spectrum. Maya’s extensive expertise and strong track record in distinct market environments will be instrumental in delivering this.”
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Bhandari added: “Neuberger Berman’s comprehensive global investment capabilities across public and private asset classes and distinctive investment culture are what drew me to the firm.
“The firm is really well positioned to capture opportunities in an increasingly complex market place. I am excited to work with both new and existing clients across the region and globally.”
