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Natixis Investment Managers has announced the appointment of Léa Dunand-Chatellet (43) as chief executive officer of Mirova, its affiliate dedicated to sustainable investing. She will assume her role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Philippe Zaouati.
Philippe Setbon, chief executive officer of Natixis Investment Managers, said: “We are delighted to promote a talented internal executive to lead Mirova. Her career path perfectly demonstrates the strength of our multi-affiliate model, which offers our professionals an ideal environment in which to grow by combining the rich diversity of our leading asset management firms with the support and stability of an international group.”
Dunand-Chatellet commented: “I am highly honoured to join Mirova at such a pivotal moment in its development. Mirova possesses unique strengths, driven by the dedication and expertise of its teams, to meet investor expectations for sustainability and long-term performance. Given the scale of financing required, we have an essential role to play in directing capital toward projects that accelerate transitions and create sustainable value. I am convinced that Mirova has all the levers to continue leading the way and to pursue its long-term development for the benefit of our clients.”
Dunand-Chatellet is currently head of responsible investment and an ESG portfolio manager at DNCA Finance. She began her career in 2005 at Oddo Securities in extra-financial analysis, before joining Sycomore Asset Management, where she headed ESG management. In 2015, she joined Mirova as head of equity management. In 2018, she joined DNCA Finance to create and lead the responsible investment department and launch the firm’s first range of sustainable funds.
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