Capital Group has bolstered its investment capabilities by hiring Álvaro Peró Gala as Fixed Income Investment Director. According to the asset manager, Peró will be integrated into the team of investment specialists to bring Capital Group’s fixed income offering to retail and institutional clients across Europe.
Additionally, he will be part of the client teams for the Iberian Peninsula and U.S. offshore, supporting local clients as a fixed income expert, bringing his investment experience and bond market knowledge. He will be based in London and report to Scott Steele, Head of Fixed Income Asset Class in Europe and Asia.
He joins from PIMCO, where he held the position of Vice President and played a significant role in expanding both the retail and institutional business within the firm’s distribution network in Iberia. At PIMCO, he also worked with the global wealth management team in London, focusing on global financial intermediaries and family offices. Before PIMCO, Álvaro honed his consulting experience in various industries, including the banking and energy sectors. He also holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Following this appointment, Mario González, Head of Business in Iberia and U.S. offshore at Capital Group, stated, “It remains a constant priority for us to ensure that our clients always receive first-class service with access to well-researched investment opportunities.”
In González’s opinion, the Iberia and U.S. offshore markets hold strategic importance for Capital Group. “We are delighted to welcome Álvaro as we work closely together to offer our fixed income capabilities to investors throughout the region,” he said.
Álvaro Peró Gala, Fixed Income Investment Director, commented, “I am thrilled to join a company with a differentiated investment process, a solid track record of achieving robust results, and over 50 years of fixed income investing history. Despite economic uncertainties, the global fixed income market offers considerable potential. I look forward to meeting with clients to provide them with Capital Group’s global fixed income products and solutions to help them achieve their long-term investment goals.”
For Marcelo Soba