As part of the implementation of Mirova’s 2030 roadmap, the firm has appointed Raphaël Lance, current head of energy transition infrastructure funds, to lead its new platform.
Lance comes with 20 years’ experience in managing energy transition funds. He will remain head of energy transition infrastructure funds, and chair of the funds’ investment committee. His new title at the asset management company, which has a focus on sustainable investment, will be global head of private assets.
The integrated platform has grouped its Energy Transition Infrastructure, Natural Capital and Private Equity businesses together, and the structure is operational from 1 January 2025. This platform allows Mirova to develop its diversified offering in the real assets market, making the firm better positioned to meet the needs of clients.
The Natural Capital and Private Equity businesses will remain under the responsibility of Anne-Laurence Roucher, who will report to Lance.
Philippe Zaouati, chief executive of Mirova, said: “Mirova is determined to become a leader in impact private assets, in line with our Mirova 2030 strategic roadmap.
“I am confident in Lance’s vision and his ability to define a strategic roadmap that will enable us to accelerate our development in the real assets sector, strengthen our expertise and develop synergies at both management and operational levels.”
Lance added: “It is an honour to head this new platform, which will bring together almost 80 investment specialists.
“The competitive impact private assets market has great growth potential, and I am looking forward to working together with the teams on the roadmap.”
