BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNP Paribas AM) has announced the appointment of four new Chief Investment Officers, effective September 1, 2026, to lead its investment platform reporting to Rob Gambi, Global Head of Investments. These appointments reinforce the firm’s fund management and solutions capabilities as it enters its next growth phase and accelerates the execution of its AMplify 2030 strategic plan.
“These appointments represent a significant milestone,” notes Gambi, adding that the firm is implementing “an organization designed to leverage the scale and breadth of BNP Paribas AM’s fund management and solutions capabilities across the entire risk and client spectrum. These appointments allow us to better position our global platform for the future, reinforce our client focus, and accelerate innovation.”
Guy Davies will be the new Deputy Global Head of Investments, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity. Until now, Davies was Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Global Head of Fundamental Active Equity at BNP Paribas Asset Management since 2016. In addition, he has served as Deputy Global Head of Investments since March 2022. Davies joined BNP Paribas AM in 2008 through the acquisition of IMS Limited. Previously, he was a founding partner and co-Chief Executive of MM Asset Management. He began his career at Mercer Investment Consulting.
Olivier de Larouzière will hold the position of Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income. De Larouzière joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2019. Previously, he was co-CIO of Fixed Income at Ostrum Asset Management (Natixis Asset Management) and held various portfolio manager positions at Crédit Lyonnais Asset Management and Écureuil Gestion (Caisse d’Épargne).
Laurent Clavel assumes responsibility as Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Multi-Asset. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management following the acquisition of AXA IM in 2025. He held several leadership roles at AXA IM, including Global Head of Multi-Asset and, previously, 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 new Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Systematic & Quantitative Investments. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2020 as Chief of Staff to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Previously, he held several positions across various divisions of the BNP Paribas Group, including Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and CIB, where he served as Chief of Staff to the CEO of CIB Americas, leading and executing key strategic projects across the region (U.S., Canada, Latin America).
