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Natixis Global Asset Management Names David Giunta President of U.S. Distribution Organization
BOSTON (January 10, 2008) – Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. announced today that
David Giunta has been named president and chief executive officer of Natixis Global Associates,
its U.S. distribution organization. He joins the firm from Fidelity Investments where he was
president of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund.
Mr. Giunta reports to Natixis Global Asset Management, North America Chief Executive Officer
John T. Hailer. In his role as president of Global Associates he will direct day-to-day operations of
a U.S.-based distribution organization that services $80.1 billion in assets (as of 9/30/07). The
firm's distribution activities focus primarily on the advised marketplace, including wirehouse
advisors, independent investment advisors, subadvisory services, family offices, bank trust
organizations and third-party asset management platforms.
"As one of the largest asset management organizations in the world and the fastest growing fund
complex in the U.S.(1), we are constantly looking for opportunities to enhance our distribution
capabilities," Mr. Hailer said. "David's considerable experience will be a valuable asset as we look
to deliver investments that help our partners meet the key challenges in the marketplace today."
Mr. Giunta has spent the past 14 years with Fidelity in a range of sales and marketing roles. Since
2005 he has served as president of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, one of the largest public
charities in the U.S., and also headed Fidelity Charitable Services. He was previously senior vice
president of Investor Centers, Eastern Region responsible for overall management of 55 branches.
In his tenure with Fidelity he has also served as vice president for Fidelity Personal Investments
and Brokerage Group and director of new business development at Fidelity Institutional Services
Company.
Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Giunta was assistant vice president for product development at Putnam
Investments and an analyst at Bank of Boston. Mr. Giunta is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in accounting from Bentley College and an MBA from Boston College.
About Natixis Global Associates
Natixis
Global Associates provides market-driven investment solutions to institutions,
intermediaries, and individuals worldwide. It is part of Natixis Global Asset Management. In the
U.S., Natixis Global Associates includes Natixis Distributors, L.P. (member FINRA) and Natixis
Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (a registered investment advisor). Both are located at 399
Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.ga.natixis.com
About Natixis Global Asset Management
Natixis Global Asset Management is one of the 15 largest asset managers in the world(2) based
on assets under management. Its affiliated asset management companies provide investment
products that seek to enhance and protect the wealth and retirement assets of both institutional
and individual investor clients. Its proprietary distribution network helps package and deliver its
affiliates' products around the world. Natixis Global Asset Management brings together the
expertise of multiple specialized investment managers based in Europe, the United States and
Asia to offer a wide spectrum of equity, fixed income and alternative investment strategies.
Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Global Asset Management's assets under
management totaled $860 billion (€606 billion) as of September 30, 2007. Natixis Global Asset
Management is part of Natixis, the investment and project bank of the Banque Populaire and
Caisse d'Epargne groups. Its affiliated investment management firms and distribution and
service groups include AEW Capital Management; Active Investment Advisors(3); AlphaSimplex
Group; Capital Growth Management; Caspian Capital Management; Hansberger Global
Investors; Harris Alternatives; Harris Associates; Loomis, Sayles & Co.; Managed Portfolio
Advisors(3); Natixis Global Associates; Portfolio Management Partners(3); Reich & Tang Capital
Management; Snyder Capital Management; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; and
Westpeak Global Advisors. In addition to the U.S. firms, Natixis Global Asset Management
includes four principal affiliates based in Paris: Natixis Asset Management, Natixis
Multimanager, AEW Europe and Ecureuil Gestion.
About Natixis
Natixis, the "investments and projects bank," is the jointly held bank of Caisse d'Epargne and
Banque Populaire and is active in corporate and investment banking, asset management,
private equity and private banking, financial services and receivables management. Backed by
nearly 23,000 employees, with net banking income of €7.3bn, it is a major player in its sector in
Europe. Natixis is recognized worldwide for its expertise in credit insurance (ranked third
worldwide), private equity and structured finance (including real estate, commodities, assetbacked
finance and leveraged finance).
(1) FRC: Natixis Distributors, L.P; among firms with $10 billion+ AUM as of 11/31/07
(2) Cerulli Associates 2007 Global Update
(3) A division of Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P.
| Contacts |
NATIXIS PRESS
RELATIONS
Corinne Lavaud
Tel: +33 1 58 19 80 24
corinne.lavaud@natixis.fr |
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NATIXIS GLOBAL
ASSET MANAGEMENT, PARIS
Christian Silianoff
Tel: +33 1 78 40 90 44
christian.silianoff@globalam.natixis.com |
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NATIXIS GLOBAL
ASSOCIATES BOSTON
Dave Goodsell
Tel: 617-449-2516
david.goodsell@ga.natixis.com |
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