Invesco, one of the world’s leading independent investment managers, has appointed Saúl Santamaría to reinforce its commercial team and expand coverage for its ETF business in Latin America and the US Offshore market.
With this appointment, Invesco reinforces its commitment to these markets and its strategy to remain ever closer to its clients and distribution partners in the region. In his new role, Santamaría will work closely with institutional clients, distributors, and intermediary networks, contributing to the development of strategic relationships and the expansion of Invesco’s ETF platform.
This strategic move comes amid growing interest in ETFs as efficient, transparent, and flexible tools for portfolio construction. In recent years, Invesco has experienced strong growth in this segment and already holds over $20 billion in assets under management across ETFs in Latin America and US Offshore, consolidating its position as one of the leading providers in both markets.
Santamaría brings 20 years of international experience in the asset management industry, with a track record focused on fund distribution and business development in Latin America and US Offshore. Before joining Invesco, he served as Head of Distribution for US Offshore at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he led the commercial strategy for this market. Previously, he held senior positions at Compass Group, Carmignac, and Amundi, serving in various commercial management roles for Latin America, including opening Amundi’s office in Mexico and managing the regional distribution business. He began his professional career at Société Générale Asset Management (SGAM) in Paris.
He holds a degree in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia and a Master of Science in Management from NEOMA Business School in France. He speaks Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.
Santamaría will report to Laure Peyranne, Head of ETFs for Iberia, Latin America, and the US Offshore market. Peyranne noted that Santamaría’s appointment “reinforces our commitment to these markets and will allow us to continue staying closer to our clients. His extensive international experience in distribution, deep understanding of Latin America and US Offshore, and proven track record will be key as we continue to build our ETF business. We want to remain closely attuned to our clients’ needs, offering them top-tier service alongside innovative, efficient investment solutions tailored for portfolio construction.”
In addition, Íñigo Escudero, Country Head at Invesco for Southern Europe, Latin America, and US Offshore, emphasized that “Saúl’s support, Laure’s leadership, and our operational capabilities and infrastructure across Europe and the United States will allow us to continue expanding our footprint in markets with immense growth potential. Our ability to combine active management, ETFs, and specialized investment solutions puts us in a privileged position to meet our clients’ needs.”
With the addition of Saúl Santamaría, Invesco’s Madrid office will comprise 22 professionals. The Southern Europe, Latin America, and US Offshore region oversees a total of over $100 billion in assets under management as of July 31.
