Led by Léa Dunand-Chatellet, who became Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2026, the new Executive Committee brings together complementary expertise across investments, business development, sustainable finance, strategy, transformation and corporate functions.

The new Executive Committee comprises:

• Léa Dunand-Chatellet, Chief Executive Officer
• Candice Brenet, Deputy CEO, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
• Laurence Willig, Deputy CEO, Chief Finance and Governance Officer
• Raphaël Lance, Chief Investment Officer, Private Assets
• Karen Kharmandarian, Chief Investment Officer, Listed Assets
• Alix Boisaubert, Chief Business Development Officer
• Mathilde Dufour, Chief Sustainability and Talent Officer

This strengthened governance structure is designed to sharpen execution, reinforce Mirova’s leadership and equip the firm for the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of sustainable finance. It builds on Mirova’s recognised expertise and the commitment of its highly experienced teams, which remain a key strength of the firm.

Alongside a leadership team deeply rooted in Mirova’s culture, investment conviction and expertise, Candice Brenet joined Mirova last week as Deputy CEO, bringing a complementary external perspective to the Executive Committee. Her extensive experience at leading financial institutions combines strategic and transformation expertise with deep knowledge of private markets.

ollowing the merger with Thematics Asset Management in January 2026, Karen Kharmandarian has been appointed Chief Investment Officer for Listed Assets. His appointment provides continuity of leadership across Mirova’s listed assets platform, while his extensive investment experience and deep knowledge of the firm’s thematic capabilities position him well to support its next stage of development. Hervé Guez will remain with Mirova until 30 September to ensure a smooth handover.

Together, Candice and Karen bring a complementary blend of strategic, transformational, and investment expertise that will further strengthen Mirova’s capabilities as the firm enters this new chapter.

“Mirova has built a unique position in sustainable finance by combining investment expertise with strong sustainability convictions, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Hervé Guez for his instrumental contribution to Mirova’s creation and development. As our industry enters a new phase, our ambition is to build on these foundations while further strengthening our capabilities, our client focus and our ability to execute,” said Léa Dunand-Chatellet, Chief Executive Officer of Mirova.

“Sustainable finance is maturing rapidly, bringing new expectations from investors, new market dynamics and new opportunities to deliver impact at scale. By drawing on the depth of our internal talent and complementing it with new expertise where needed, we are positioning Mirova for its next stage of growth. Our ambition is clear: to reinforce Mirova’s role as a global leader in sustainable finance, leveraging the strength of our sustainability DNA and our complementary capabilities across both listed and private assets”, she added.

Leveraging its distinctive sustainability DNA and complementary capabilities across listed and private assets, Mirova remains fully committed to its mission, investment convictions, and long-term vision — and to its ambition of reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable finance, delivering investment solutions that support both long-term value creation and the transition to a more sustainable economy.

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Léa Dunand-Chatellet

Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) has announced the appointment of Léa Dunand-Chatellet as Chief Executive Officer of Mirova, its affiliate dedicated to sustainable investing. Léa Dunand-Chatellet’s appointment was approved yesterday by Mirova’s Board of Directors. She will assume her role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Philippe Zaouati.

With over twenty years of experience in sustainable investing, Léa Dunand-Chatellet has worked for leading asset management firms, including more than a decade within Natixis IM, first at Mirova and subsequently at DNCA Finance. She is widely recognized for her long-standing commitment to the development of sustainable finance and actively contributes to industry working groups, notably with the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority), the AFG (French Asset Management Association), and the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Her leadership in sustainable finance, industry recognition, and deep knowledge of the Group will be major assets in driving Mirova’s growth and expansion.

Philippe Setbon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Investment Managers, said: “We are delighted to promote a talented internal executive to lead Mirova. Her career path perfectly demonstrates the strength of our multi-affiliate model, which offers our professionals an ideal environment in which to grow by combining the rich diversity of our leading asset management firms with the support and stability of an international group.”

Léa Dunand-Chatellet’s mission will be to lead Mirova into its next phase of development. She will focus on strengthening its international reach in sustainable investing and leveraging the unique complementarity of its listed and private asset expertise to benefit clients.

Philippe Setbon added: “Since its inception fourteen years ago, Mirova has established itself as a leading international player in sustainable finance and a strategic pillar for Natixis IM and Groupe BPCE in responsible investing. Under Léa’s leadership, I am confident that Mirova will continue its long-term growth trajectory, in line with its mission and the priorities of our VISION 2030 strategic plan. I also wish to express my deep gratitude to Philippe Zaouati, whose vision and unwavering commitment to sustainable finance have helped make Mirova one of the industry’s pioneers since day one.”

Léa Dunand-Chatellet commented: “I am highly honored to join Mirova at such a pivotal moment in its development. Mirova possesses unique strengths, driven by the dedication and expertise of its teams, to meet investor expectations for sustainability and long-term performance. Given the scale of financing required, we have an essential role to play in directing capital toward projects that accelerate transitions and create sustainable value. I am convinced that Mirova has all the levers to continue leading the way and to pursue its long-term development for the benefit of our clients.”

Léa Dunand-Chatellet (43 years) is currently Head of Responsible Investment and an ESG Portfolio Manager at DNCA Finance. She began her career in 2005 at Oddo Securities in extra-financial analysis, before joining Sycomore Asset Management, where she headed ESG management and developed a pioneering sustainable development integration model. In 2015, she joined Mirova as Head of Equity Management. In 2018, she joined DNCA Finance to create and lead the responsible investment department and launch the firm’s first range of sustainable funds.

Léa Dunand-Chatellet is a graduate of the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) and holds an agrégation in Economics and Management. She is an active participant in several industry bodies: she has been a member of the AMF’s Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission since 2022, Chair of the AFG’s Responsible Investment Commission, and a member of the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty’s ISR Label Committee since 2024. She teaches dedicated responsible investment modules at several leading business schools annually. She is also the co-author of the reference book “ISR et Finance responsable” (SRI and Responsible Finance), published in 2014 and 2022.

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