Neuberger Berman Appoints Maya Bhandari as CIO for Multi-Asset Strategies in EMEA
4 MAR, 2025
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
Neuberger Berman has announced the appointment of Maya Bhandari as Chief Investment Officer, Multi-Asset Strategies, EMEA. Bhandari, who is based in London, brings over 20 years of experience to the firm and will focus on the EMEA region's investment and commercial strategy.
Strengthening Multi-Asset Capabilities
Bhandari previously served as Global Head of Multi-Asset at BNP Paribas Asset Management. In her new role, she will collaborate closely with senior investment team members on global view development, portfolio construction, and investment decision-making. She will also contribute to the firm’s Asset Allocation and Public Private Investment Committees.
With over 20 years’ experience, Maya will strengthen and deepen engagement with institutional and intermediary clients, leveraging Neuberger Berman’s global platform to develop and oversee tailored multi-asset solutions.
Matt Malloy, Head of the Global Institutional Client Group and Head of EMEA
Navigating Market Volatility
The appointment comes at a time of increased market volatility, with shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical landscapes. Erik Knutzen, Multi-Asset Co-Chief Investment Officer, emphasized the need for sophisticated, outcome-oriented solutions to help clients navigate market uncertainties.
The investment landscape is experiencing heightened volatility, with recent macro events and shifts in geopolitics creating uncertainty. Clients are increasingly seeking sophisticated outcome-oriented solutions to navigate these fluctuations and identify opportunities across the liquidity spectrum. Maya’s extensive expertise and strong track record in distinct market environments will be instrumental in delivering this.
Erik Knutzen, multi-asset co-chief investment officer
Bhandari herself expressed enthusiasm about joining Neuberger Berman, citing the firm’s comprehensive global investment capabilities and distinctive investment culture as key attractions.
Neuberger Berman’s comprehensive global investment capabilities across public and private asset classes and distinctive investment culture are what drew me to the firm. The firm is really well positioned to capture opportunities in an increasingly complex market place. I am excited to work with both new and existing clients across the region and globally.
Maya Bhandari
This latest appointment follows the September 2024 hire of Jeff Blazek as Multi-Asset Co-Chief Investment Officer based in New York, complementing an already strong senior investment team as the business continues to expand globally.
