M&G plc announced the appointment of Joseph Pinto as its next Chief Executive Officer of M&G Asset Management. Joseph will have accountability for all investment capabilities including the equity, fixed income, multi asset, private and alternative asset strategies alongside distribution, operations and proposition management across the Asset Management business. With 30 years of experience in asset management, financial services, and consulting, Joseph joins from Natixis Investment Managers where he has served as a Head of Distribution and Investment Solutions for EMEA, APAC and LATAM and Global Chief Operating Officer.

Previously at AXA Investment Managers for 13 years, Joseph held senior positions, including Global Chief Operating Officer, Global Head of Markets & Investment Strategy and Head of Business Development for South Europe and the Middle East. Joseph joins in March 2023 and will become a member of M&G's Executive Committee, reporting to Group Chief Executive, Andrea Rossi. He is succeeding Jonathan (Jack) Daniels who, in July 2022, announced his intention to retire following 21 years with the business.