Natixis IM appoints Director of Institutional Sales

Multi-affiliate global fund manager, Natixis Investment Managers, has announced the appointment of Chris Spinos as director of institutional sales, effective November 2017.

Based in the firm's Sydney office, Spinos is responsible for marketing and selling Natixis' affiliate strategies to institutional clients.

Spinos joined from Wellington Management where he was a member of the Institutional Global Relationship Group. Previously, he worked out of Wellington Management's London office, where he led a project to bridge the gap between London and APAC investors. Prior to this, he held positions at Principal Global Investors and Westpac.

Commenting on his appointment at Natixis, head of Asia Pacific, Fabrice Chemouny, said: "The Asia Pacific is widely expected to be one of the fastest growing global markets for asset management over the coming years, and the already well-developed Australian market, built on the foundation of a highly sophisticated institutional landscape, is a cornerstone of our plans for strategic growth. Chris' depth of experience will help connect local Australian institutions to our global network of specialised investment managers."

Spinos added: "Natixis has a clear focus on the APAC region, and I look forward to working with the Australian team to continue its trajectory of success in the institutional market."

Spinos succeeded Danica Hampton who left the firm in March 2017 to take on the role of head of investment specialists with Citi.