LA FRANÇAISE APPOINTS ALEXANDRE MENENDEZ AS HEAD OF CLIENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

La Française, the multi-specialist, asset management group of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, is pleased to announce the creation of a client portfolio management team and the appointment of Alexandre MENENDEZ as its head. Based in Paris, Alexandre reports directly to Gerardo DUPLAT, Head of Business Development. In his new role, Alexandre is responsible for supporting the group’s expertise in listed assets while acting as a bridge between the portfolio management team of Crédit Mutuel Asset Management and La Française’s business development team.

Gerardo DUPLAT said, “Alexandre has solid experience and technical expertise. I am confident that his broad industry expertise and deep understanding of investor prerequisites will be key as we look to further expand our growth across Europe. I am delighted to welcome Alexandre to the La Française team.”

Alexandre MENENDEZ, CFA, Head of Client Portfolio Management

Alexandre has 18 years of experience in asset management. He began his career in 2006 as a Global Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at AXA Investment Managers, specializing in Global Aggregate strategies. In 2020, he moved to ELEVA Capital, where he founded and led the fixed income division.