Matt Shafer appointed as Head of European Distribution at BNY Mellon IM
Matt Shafer appointed as Head of European Distribution at BNY Mellon IM
Matt Shafer has been appointed as Head of European Distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management. He will oversee BNY Mellon Investment Management’s UK and continental European businesses and will work closely with its investment firms. He will report to Matt Oomen, global head of distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management, in this newly created role.
Building upon and leading BNY Mellon Investment Management’s distribution strategy in the UK and continental Europe, Shafer will focus on setting and executing longer term growth plans in countries BNY Mellon Investment Management is active in, as well as new opportunities. Shafer will also oversee regional business and product development, as well as client service strategy. He will also chair the firm’s distribution executive committee in EMEA.
Shafer joins the firm from Natixis Investment Managers where he was head of international distribution covering financial institutions, intermediary and retail markets, and captive assets. Prior to this, he was head of sales for offshore funds, alternative investments and managed products at Merrill Lynch in the US, and subsequently in London. Shafer started his nearly two-decade long career in investment at Eaton Vance and later Bank of America.
Matt Oomen, global head of distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management, said:
“Matt is a highly experienced and well-respected distribution leader in the asset management industry. He brings with him a significant understanding of our clients and the investment challenges that they face, as well as a background in building and growing distribution businesses across the UK and continental Europe. Matt is a strong advocate of the multi-investment firm model and has notable experience in garnering its advantages and benefits for clients. We are very much looking forward to welcoming him to our company soon.”
Shafer joins BNY Mellon Investment Management in January 2022 and will be based in London, UK.