Illustrated by the 2022 acquisition of SunFunder, an emerging impact asset manager, the global growth of Mirova will be strategic in the next decade. As part of this development plan, the American markets are key in raising assets under management for the global equities strategy, the expansion of impact investing, and the development of the private assets offer.

Bennani’s appointment as CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development of Mirova will be effective from May 2023. Zineb brings a wealth of experience and expertise from her nearly 17 years at Mirova and within Natixis Investment Managers, which will bolster the next phase of growth for Mirova’s US operations and further enhance its client experience. She is currently Chief Operating and Development Officer of Mirova and has served as Deputy CIO and Equity Portfolio Manager, Head of Governance Research and Engagement, and in other investing, research, and client relations roles.

Following Zineb’s appointment, current interim CEO at Mirova US Ritesh Shah will evolve into a role as Mirova’s Global Head of Corporate Development, in charge of managing the company’s future corporate developments. Zineb and Ritesh will continue reporting to Guillaume Abel, Deputy CEO of Mirova. Jens Peers, as CIO for Mirova US since it was established, will pursue his focus on his investment-related duties.

Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, comments: “10 years after its creation, Mirova is pursuing its mission to help transform the economy into a more sustainable and inclusive model. Zineb has been a key person in the development of Mirova since its inception. I am fully confident that she will be able to deploy an ambitious roadmap and support our strategic development at an international level and our ambition to become a global leader in impact investing.”

Zineb Bennani, future CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development of Mirova adds: “I am particularly pleased to be joining the Mirova US team, which I already know very well. Our ambitions are strong in this market, which is essential for deploying global strategies but also key for the development of our private assets platform.”

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Guillaume Able

Mirova, the affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investment, today announces the appointment of Guillaume Abel as Deputy CEO with immediate effect to strengthen the company’s executive committee and accelerate growth in France and abroad. He will be based in Paris and report directly to Philippe Zaouati, Chief Executive Officer of Mirova.

As Mirova’s Deputy CEO, Guillaume will oversee the global functions of development, sustainability research, finance, risk, legal and compliance and operations of 60 employees.

Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, comments: “I am very pleased that Guillaume is joining us at a time when our company experiences strong growth. As we now have a global footprint with the recent acquisition of SunFunder, I am confident that Guillaume’s outstanding experience and knowledge will be invaluable in furthering our mission and becoming the global leader in impact investing.”

Guillaume Abel comments: “I am delighted to join Mirova’s team and help accelerate its development in France and abroad as part of its mission and impact research. This will include an effective organisational and operational base, continuous innovation in product development and ESG research, as well as governance adapted to Mirova’s global and local dimension with its teams of experts based on four continents.”

Before joining Mirova, Guillaume Abel was Head of Business Development and member of the executive committee of Ostrum Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis investment. Aged 55, he started his career in 1991 at Banque Indosuez, where he successively held roles in the Complex Asset Financing Department, in Management Control and then as a bond trader.

He joined Indosuez Asset Management (Amundi) in 1997 as Head of Performance Measurement and then Head of Reporting. He was appointed Managing Director of CAAM Luxembourg (Amundi) in 2004 and took part in launching Fund Channel, where he was CEO from 2005 to 2009. Guillaume was later appointed Global Head of Client Servicing at Amundi in 2009 before becoming Global Head of Marketing & Communication in 2013.

He joined Candriam in 2014 as Global Head of Marketing & Member of the Executive Committee and subsequently moved to LBPAM in September 2017 as Head of Business Development and Member of the Executive Board.

Guillaume Abel is a graduate of the European Institute of International Management (IEMI).

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