Key Takeaways
- • Léa Dunand-Chatellet appointed CEO of Mirova effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Philippe Zaouati as head of Natixis Investment Managers' sustainable investing affiliate.
- • Internal promotion with 20+ years sustainable investing expertise: Dunand-Chatellet brings over a decade of experience within Natixis IM, including prior roles at Mirova and DNCA Finance, with recognized leadership in sustainable finance industry working groups.
- • Strategic focus on international expansion and asset integration: Her mandate centers on strengthening Mirova's global reach and leveraging the complementarity between the firm's listed and private asset capabilities to drive client value.
- • Guillaume Abel appointed Deputy CEO to reinforce executive leadership and accelerate growth initiatives, particularly in France.
- • Board-approved transition underscores leadership continuity: Natixis IM CEO Philippe Setbon emphasized the appointment reflects the strength of the group's multi-affiliate model and professional development ecosystem.
Summary
Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Léa Dunand-Chatellet as Chief Executive Officer of Mirova, its sustainable investing-focused affiliate, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment was approved by Mirova's Board of Directors and marks a significant internal promotion within the Natixis IM organization. Dunand-Chatellet succeeds Philippe Zaouati in the role.
Dunand-Chatellet brings substantial credentials to the position, with over twenty years of experience in sustainable investing across leading asset management firms. Her career at Natixis IM spans more than a decade, including roles at both Mirova and DNCA Finance. Beyond her internal experience, she has established industry recognition through active participation in key working groups including those affiliated 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.
In parallel, Mirova appointed Guillaume Abel as Deputy CEO to strengthen its executive committee and support growth acceleration, particularly within the French market. This dual leadership appointment signals management's commitment to bolstering organizational capacity as the firm pursues its strategic objectives.
According to Philippe Setbon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Investment Managers, the internal promotion reflects organizational confidence in talent development and the effectiveness of the group's multi-affiliate operating model. Setbon stated: "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."
Dunand-Chatellet's strategic mandate focuses on advancing Mirova into its next development phase, with emphasis on expanding international presence in sustainable investing and capitalizing on the firm's dual expertise across listed and private asset classes. Her deep knowledge of the Natixis IM group and established credentials in sustainable finance position her to drive growth while maintaining alignment with the broader organization's strategic direction.
Dunand-Chatellet brings substantial credentials to the position, with over twenty years of experience in sustainable investing across leading asset management firms. Her career at Natixis IM spans more than a decade, including roles at both Mirova and DNCA Finance. Beyond her internal experience, she has established industry recognition through active participation in key working groups including those affiliated 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.
In parallel, Mirova appointed Guillaume Abel as Deputy CEO to strengthen its executive committee and support growth acceleration, particularly within the French market. This dual leadership appointment signals management's commitment to bolstering organizational capacity as the firm pursues its strategic objectives.
According to Philippe Setbon, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Investment Managers, the internal promotion reflects organizational confidence in talent development and the effectiveness of the group's multi-affiliate operating model. Setbon stated: "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."
Dunand-Chatellet's strategic mandate focuses on advancing Mirova into its next development phase, with emphasis on expanding international presence in sustainable investing and capitalizing on the firm's dual expertise across listed and private asset classes. Her deep knowledge of the Natixis IM group and established credentials in sustainable finance position her to drive growth while maintaining alignment with the broader organization's strategic direction.
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