Allianz GI hires head of multi-asset fundamental investing from DWS

Allianz Global Investors has hired Hartwig Kos as head of multi-asset fundamental investing, effective from September 2023.

He is currently head of multi-asset allocation at DWS Investment, which he joined in 2019, and has 18 years' experience in multi-asset portfolio management and asset allocation research.

Prior to joining DWS, Kos served as co-head of multi-asset and vice CIO at Syz Asset Management, and investment director in the global multi-asset group of Baring Asset Management.

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He will be based in Frankfurt and report to Gregor Hirt, global CIO of multi-asset at Allianz GI.

Hirt said: "We are very pleased to welcome Hartwig Kos to Allianz GI as of September. With his extensive experience in fundamental investing, he will make an excellent addition to Allianz GI's multi-asset team, where he will lead the fundamental investment strategies.

"As head of multi-asset fundamental investing, one of his goals will be to help further enhance our fundamental approach and product offering for both retail and institutional clients."