Key Takeaways
- • BNP Paribas Asset Management appointed four new Chief Investment Officers, effective September 1, 2026, all reporting to Rob Gambi, Global Head of Investments.
- • Guy Davies becomes Deputy Global Head of Investments, CIO and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity, a role he has held as CIO since 2016 and as Deputy Global Head since March 2022.
- • Olivier de Larouzière takes the CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income role; Laurent Clavel becomes CIO and Global Head of Multi-Asset; Robinson Rouchié becomes CIO and Global Head of Systematic & Quantitative Investments.
- • The appointments are framed by the firm as supporting the execution of its AMplify 2030 strategic plan and its next growth phase.
Summary
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNP Paribas AM) has announced the appointment of four new Chief Investment Officers, effective September 1, 2026. The CIOs will lead the firm's investment platform and report to Rob Gambi, Global Head of Investments. According to the firm, the appointments reinforce its fund management and solutions capabilities as it enters its next growth phase and accelerates the execution of its AMplify 2030 strategic plan.
Gambi described the changes as "a significant milestone," saying the firm is implementing an organization designed to leverage the scale and breadth of its fund management and solutions capabilities across the entire risk and client spectrum. He added that the appointments would better position the global platform for the future, reinforce client focus and accelerate innovation.
Guy Davies will serve as Deputy Global Head of Investments, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity. He has been CIO and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity since 2016 and Deputy Global Head of Investments since March 2022. Davies joined BNP Paribas AM in 2008 through the acquisition of IMS Limited and previously was a founding partner and co-Chief Executive of MM Asset Management. He began his career at Mercer Investment Consulting.
Olivier de Larouzière will be CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2019 after serving as co-CIO of Fixed Income at Ostrum Asset Management (Natixis Asset Management), and holding portfolio manager positions at Crédit Lyonnais Asset Management and Écureuil Gestion (Caisse d'Épargne).
Laurent Clavel assumes the role of CIO and Global Head of Multi-Asset. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management following the 2025 acquisition of AXA IM, where he held leadership roles including Global Head of Multi-Asset, Head of Quant Lab and Head of Macroeconomic Research. He began his career at the French Ministry of Finance (INSEE, Treasury, Budget).
Robinson Rouchié has been named CIO and Global Head of Systematic & Quantitative Investments. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2020 as Chief of Staff to the CIO. He previously held positions across the BNP Paribas Group, including Investment Banking, Wealth Management and CIB, where he was Chief of Staff to the CEO of CIB Americas.
Gambi described the changes as "a significant milestone," saying the firm is implementing an organization designed to leverage the scale and breadth of its fund management and solutions capabilities across the entire risk and client spectrum. He added that the appointments would better position the global platform for the future, reinforce client focus and accelerate innovation.
Guy Davies will serve as Deputy Global Head of Investments, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity. He has been CIO and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity since 2016 and Deputy Global Head of Investments since March 2022. Davies joined BNP Paribas AM in 2008 through the acquisition of IMS Limited and previously was a founding partner and co-Chief Executive of MM Asset Management. He began his career at Mercer Investment Consulting.
Olivier de Larouzière will be CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2019 after serving as co-CIO of Fixed Income at Ostrum Asset Management (Natixis Asset Management), and holding portfolio manager positions at Crédit Lyonnais Asset Management and Écureuil Gestion (Caisse d'Épargne).
Laurent Clavel assumes the role of CIO and Global Head of Multi-Asset. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management following the 2025 acquisition of AXA IM, where he held leadership roles including Global Head of Multi-Asset, Head of Quant Lab and Head of Macroeconomic Research. He began his career at the French Ministry of Finance (INSEE, Treasury, Budget).
Robinson Rouchié has been named CIO and Global Head of Systematic & Quantitative Investments. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2020 as Chief of Staff to the CIO. He previously held positions across the BNP Paribas Group, including Investment Banking, Wealth Management and CIB, where he was Chief of Staff to the CEO of CIB Americas.
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