BNP Paribas Appoints Neil Johnson as US Head of Institutional Business Development

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Johnson as Head of US Institutional Business Development. In his role, Neil will lead BNPP AM's US business development strategy with asset owners in all market segments and assist the firm with its US product strategy. Neil will report to Daniel Klein, CEO of BNP Paribas Asset Management, North America, and will be based in New York.

Head of US Institutional Business Development

Klein said: "Neil brings a wealth of experience to this position having worked for both asset managers and investment consulting firms. He has significant experience building relationships with institutional investors and developing solutions to meet their organization's investment needs.  He also has a background in sustainable and responsible research and investing, an important component of BNPP AM's corporate culture and investment processes." 

With 30 years of industry experience, Neil joins BNPP AM from RobecoSAM where he worked for nearly seven years and served as Executive Director, Head of Sales US as well as Head of Global Clients and Marketing. He was also a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to joining RobecoSAM he worked for Credit Suisse Asset Management, AIG Global Investment Group and Neuberger Berman where he was responsible for sales and service of a wide range of investment strategies to all US market segments and consultants. He has experience with traditional fixed income and equity as well as alternative strategies.  He began his investment career as a consultant for SEI and Hamilton & Company. Neil is a CFA Charter holder.

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About BNP Paribas Asset Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management is the investment management arm of BNP Paribas, one of the world's major financial institutions. Managing and advising EUR 571 billion in assets as at 30 September 2017, BNP Paribas Asset Management offers a comprehensive range of active, passive and quantitative investment solutions covering a broad spectrum of asset classes and regions. With close to 700 investment professionals and 600 client servicing specialists, BNP Paribas Asset Management serves individual, corporate and institutional investors in 73 countries around the world. Since 2002, BNP Paribas Asset Management has been a major player in sustainable and responsible investing. For more information, please visit bnpparibas-am.com.