Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Cecile Mariani as head of global financial institutions & global consultants - International.

Mariani (pictured) joins Natixis IM from T. Rowe Price, where she served as a Vice President of Group, head of EMEA and APAC GFI (Global Financial Intermediaries). Prior to T. Rowe Price, she worked for 17 years at M&G Investments in Milan and London, most recently as Head of Global Banks.

In her new role, she is based in London and reports to Fabrice Chemouny, head of international distribution for Natixis IM, and will be a key member of the international business development senior team.

In her new role, Mariani will collaborate closely with Matt Coldren, head of financial institutions for Natixis IM in the US, to provide seamless investing solutions to global financial institutions around the world.

She will leverage the unique global capabilities of Natixis IM and its diverse range of investment managers to provide tailored investment options to meet the unique needs of these clients.

Chemouny said: "Our Global Financial Institutions clients are facing an increasingly complex environment, therefore the addition of Cecile to the team, with the wealth of experience that she brings, puts us in a strong position to support them in navigating today’s challenges and to serve their unique needs,."

Mariani said: "I am excited to join Natixis IM, whose international reach, differentiated range of investment solutions and commitment to integrated global client service, positions us well to meet the needs of global financial institutions and to build long-lasting partnerships."

Mariani joins Natixis IM from T. Rowe Price, where she served as a Vice President of Group, head of EMEA and APAC GFI (Global Financial Intermediaries). Prior to T. Rowe Price, she worked for 17 years at M&G Investments in Milan and London, most recently as Head of Global Banks.