Aviva Investors Appoints Gita Bal as Head of Fixed Income Research
13 JAN, 2025
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva PLC, has announced the appointment of Gita Bal as Head of Fixed Income Research. This newly created role reflects Aviva Investors’ commitment to enhancing its capabilities in global fixed income markets.
Strengthening Fixed Income Expertise
Gita Bal, who will be based in London, brings extensive investment research experience to the position and will report directly to Fraser Lundie, Global Head of Fixed Income. Her role will involve leading Aviva Investors’ research efforts across global fixed income markets, further strengthening the firm’s position in this critical asset class.
Bal’s appointment builds on the momentum following the hiring of Fraser Lundie in May 2024, marking another strategic step in bolstering the company’s fixed income expertise.
Extensive Industry Experience
Gita Bal joins Aviva Investors after 13 years at Fidelity International, where she held various roles, most recently serving as Global Head of Research, Fixed Income. Her previous experience includes analyst positions at PIMCO and CreditSights, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the fixed income space
Leadership Insights
I am hugely pleased to welcome Gita to our team. She brings with her experience and insights that will further support our efforts over 2025 and beyond. To be a leader within the fixed income space, it is essential to have a world-class research function – and the appointment of Gita takes us towards that. The team and I look forward to working with her.
Fraser Lundie, Global Head of Fixed Income
Fixed Income remains a central pillar of our investment offering, and as such, we are thrilled to be able to further strengthen our team in this area with the appointment of Gita. We believe that her addition will unlock potential from across our existing fixed income team and ensure that our investment decisions in this space are being taken with the highest quality of information available.
Daniel McHugh, Chief Investment Officer
Commitment to Fixed Income
The appointment of Gita Bal underscores Aviva Investors’ focus on developing its fixed income expertise as part of its broader strategy to deliver superior investment outcomes for its clients. By combining top-tier research capabilities with experienced leadership, the firm aims to solidify its position as a leader in global fixed income markets.
