John Hailer, who grew up in a large family of ten children in Boston, credits his upbringing for setting him on the path to success. Currently, he is the CEO of Americas & Asia at Natixis Global Asset Management, an influential investment firm with over $897 billion under its management. Moreover, they are also home to 20 reputable asset managers, such as Loomis Sayles ($235 billion) and Mirova, with sustainable investments totaling $7.3 billion.
In a recent interview, Exec at Natixis John Hailer discussed his journey to the top and Natixis’ ambitions for the US market. He was particularly critical of what he perceived as “laziness” among some of his competitors. Hailer stated: “I think there is too much willingness to accept the status quo in our industry. It’s time to get creative and break the mold of what asset management can look like.”
He discussed some of the firm’s challenges in the US market. One of these is its need to capture more institutional business, which requires a different approach from traditional retail investors. Hailer explained: “We’re investing in new products and services tailored to the institutional investor. We have a lot of international experience and are now looking to leverage that expertise for US investors.”
He pinpointed the significance of grasping how technological advancements largely shape asset management in the United States. He commented: “Technology is transforming investors’ ability to access, examine and trade financial products – a feat that will be essential for us to continue our success into the future.”
John Hailer concluded the interview by emphasizing Natixis’ commitment to providing first-rate customer service and producing long-lasting results. Hailer said, “Despite market fluctuations, we remain committed to delivering stability and returns over a longer timeframe – this is what we value most.”
With their agility and commitment to embracing new technologies, Natixis is primed to excel in US asset management. And with Hailer’s powerful direction and unwavering support of his team, it’s sure that they will reach unprecedented heights.