Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) today announced that Marina Gross has been appointed Head of U.S. Distribution, effective October 1. In her new role, Gross will oversee all of Natixis IM’s U.S. distribution activities, including sales and support functions. She assumes these new responsibilities from, and will continue to report to, David Giunta, CEO of Natixis IM – U.S.

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Marina Gross, incoming Head of U.S. Distribution at Natixis Investment Managers

Marina Gross, incoming Head of U.S. Distribution at Natixis Investment Managers

Gross joined Natixis IM in 2003 and has been a member of the firm’s U.S. Executive Committee since 2015. In her current role as Head of Natixis Investment Managers Solutions in the U.S., she led the expansion of the firm’s offering of multi-asset model portfolios, separately managed accounts (SMAs), direct indexing, and tax-aware investing capabilities, which in total have grown to $57 billion in assets (as of June 30, 2026).

“Marina has been a key part of the growth and evolution of our business and has played an important role building Natixis Investment Managers Solutions into one of the fastest growing parts of our business and a significant differentiator for our clients,” said Giunta. “During her 23 years with our firm, Marina has played an invaluable role helping to build our unique culture, which combined with her strategic vision, leadership and deep understanding of our clients make Marina exceptionally well positioned to lead our U.S. distribution organization.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead our U.S. Distribution team and build on the strong foundation that has made Natixis Investment Managers a trusted partner to clients and advisors,” said Marina Gross. “With the strength of our affiliates and the breadth of our capabilities, we are well-positioned to help clients achieve their long-term goals and to continue driving growth for the firm.”

Before joining Natixis as a portfolio analyst, Gross worked in Fundamental Equity Research and Equity Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch. She earned a BS/BA degree in finance from Boston University.

About Natixis Investment Managers

Natixis Investment Managers’ multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 15 active managers. Ranked among the world’s largest asset managers1 with more than $1.5 trillion assets under management2 (€1.3 trillion), Natixis Investment Managers specializes in high-conviction active investment strategies, insurance and pension solutions, and private assets, and delivers a diverse offering across asset classes, styles, and vehicles. The firm partners with clients in order to understand their unique needs and provide insights and investment solutions tailored to their long-term goals.

Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Investment Managers is part of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks. Natixis Investment Managers’ affiliated investment management firms include AEW; DNCA Investments;3 Flexstone Partners; Gateway Investment Advisers; Harris | Oakmark; Investors Mutual Limited; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Mirova; Naxicap Partners; Ossiam; Ostrum Asset Management; Seventure Partners; Vauban Infrastructure Partners; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; VEGA Investment Solutions and WCM Investment Management. Additionally, investment solutions are offered through Natixis Investment Managers Solutions and Natixis Advisors, LLC. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit Natixis Investment Managers’ website at im.natixis.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/natixis-investment-managers.

Natixis Investment Managers’ distribution and service groups include Natixis Distribution, LLC, a limited purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various US registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliated firms of Natixis Investment Managers, Natixis Investment Managers International (France), and their affiliated distribution and service entities in Europe and Asia.

1 Survey respondents and publicly available data ranked by Investment & Pensions Europe/Top 500 Asset Managers 2026 ranked Natixis Investment Managers as the 21st largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

2 Assets under management (AUM) of affiliated entities measured as of June 30, 2026, are $1,525.1 billion (€1,334.0 billion). AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of nonregulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers.

3 A brand of DNCA Finance.

Natixis Investment Managers includes all investment management and distribution entities that are Natixis affiliates. Natixis is the corporate, investment management and financial services arm of BPCE.

Natixis Investment Managers and its affiliates only operate as, and where, licensed or authorized. Natixis products and services are not available in all jurisdictions or to all investors. Each investment service provider is responsible for offering each potential investor only those securities or services available to them under applicable laws and regulations.

Assets under management (AUM) may include notional assets, serviced or administered assets, and other assets not included in Form ADV-compliant calculations. Total AUM, which is calculated by Natixis, may be different from the sum of the totals for the Natixis affiliates because the affiliates may use different calculation methods.

Natixis Distribution, LLC (member FINRA | SIPC), is a limited-purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliates of Natixis Investment Managers.

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