Manulife Investment Management, the global wealth and asset management brand of Manulife, has announced new appointments to its leadership team. Kristie Feinberg was named head of U.S. and Europe at Manulife Investment Management, and also president and CEO of a subsidiary. In addition, the company hired a global head of retail and a global head of institutional, with the latter joining from Credit Suisse.
Feinberg brings over 20 years of experience to her new role, having previously held senior leadership positions at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's U.S. and European business, including distribution, investment management, and operations.
The new global head of retail, who has not yet been named, will be responsible for driving growth in the company's retail business, focusing on building relationships with financial advisors and expanding the company's product offerings. The global head of institutional, who also has not been named, will be responsible for overseeing the company's institutional business, including client relationships, investment management, and operations.
Manulife Investment Management also announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with JLL, a leading real estate services company. Under the expanded partnership, JLL will provide real estate investment management services to Manulife's institutional clients in Asia, Europe, and North America. The partnership will allow Manulife to expand its global real estate investment capabilities and provide a broader range of investment opportunities to its clients.
In a press release announcing the new appointments and partnership, Manulife Investment Management CEO Warren Thomson said, "These appointments and the expansion of our partnership with JLL reflect our commitment to delivering world-class investment solutions to our clients. We are excited to have Kristie, our new global head of retail, and our new global head of institutional join our team, and we look forward to working with JLL to provide our clients with access to high-quality real estate investment opportunities around the world."
The expansion of the partnership with JLL comes as Manulife Investment Management continues to focus on expanding its global real estate investment capabilities. The company has a strong track record of investing in real estate, with over $50 billion in assets under management in the sector.
In addition to its real estate investment business, Manulife Investment Management also offers a range of other investment solutions, including fixed income, equity, and alternative investments. The company's investment philosophy is focused on delivering consistent, long-term returns for its clients, while also managing risk and maintaining a disciplined approach to investing.
Manulife Investment Management's commitment to delivering high-quality investment solutions has earned the company a strong reputation in the industry. The company has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including being named Institutional Investor's "Asset Manager of the Year" in 2020.
Overall, the new appointments and expansion of the partnership with JLL are significant developments for Manulife Investment Management, and demonstrate the company's ongoing commitment to delivering world-class investment solutions to its clients. With a strong leadership team in place and a strategic partnership with one of the leading real estate services companies in the world, Manulife Investment Management is well-positioned for continued success in the years ahead.
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