The Edmond de Rothschild Group has decided to entrust the management of all of its Asset Management business to Roderick Munsters from May 10, 2016. He replaces Laurent Tignard who leaves the Group to pursue new professional opportunities.
Edmond de Rothschild confirms its willingness to accelerate the development in France and abroad of one of the Group’s flagship business, representing over CHF 85 billion (€78 billion) in assets under management (at 31.12.2015).
Roderick Munsters (1963) has both a Dutch and a Canadian nationality. He was Chief Executive Officer of Robeco Group from 2009 to 2015 (EUR 273 billion AUM at end-2015). He also headed Robeco’s subsidiaries RobecoSAM (Sustainable Investing) in Zurich and Harbor Capital Advisors (US multi-manager) in Chicago. From 2005 to 2009 he was a member of the Executive Committee and Chief Investment Officer of ABP and APG All Pensions Group.
Roderick Munsters will report to Ariane de Rothschild and is part of the Group Executive Committee as Global CEO Asset Management.
“We are very pleased to welcome Roderick Munsters. He will bring a wealth of experience, strong knowledge of international financial markets, entrepreneurial spirit and recognised ability to generate long-term performance” said Ariane de Rothschild, Chairwoman of the Edmond de Rothschild Group Executive Committee.
“I am very pleased and proud to join the Edmond de Rothschild Group and its teams in France and abroad” said Roderick Munsters. “Edmond de Rothschild is a leading reference in Asset Management. The Group is a forerunner of alternative multi-management since 1969, high-yield bonds in the 70s and currency overlay more recently. It is an honour to have the opportunity to take part in the Group’s European and international development and to support the further growth of its reputation”, adds.