Manulife Investment Management Hires Brent McGowan as Global Head and CIO of Agriculture
Manulife Investment Management (MFC) has appointed Brent McGowan as Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of Agriculture. McGowan, with 30 years of experience in the food and agricultural industry, returns to Manulife IM after previously serving as their Global Head of Agricultural Operations. He most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Novus Ag.
The company's agricultural business manages $4.2 billion in assets and oversees 400,000 acres across Australia, Canada, Chile, and the United States. Oliver Williams, the former Global Head of Agriculture Investments, will transition to a strategic advisor role to ensure continuity.
As one of the world's leading natural capital investment managers, Manulife IM's agriculture platform offers customized, vertically integrated, sustainable agricultural investment solutions across various commodity types and agriculture "plus" investments.
Manulife Investment Management (MFC) ha nominato Brent McGowan come Responsabile Globale e Chief Investment Officer per il settore agricolo. McGowan, con 30 anni di esperienza nell'industria alimentare e agricola, ritorna in Manulife IM dopo aver ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di Responsabile Globale delle Operazioni Agricole. Recentemente è stato Chief Operating Officer presso Novus Ag.
Il settore agricolo dell'azienda gestisce 4,2 miliardi di dollari in asset e supervisiona 400.000 acri in Australia, Canada, Cile e Stati Uniti. Oliver Williams, ex Responsabile Globale degli Investimenti Agricoli, assumerà un ruolo di consulente strategico per garantire continuità.
Come uno dei principali gestori globali di investimenti in capitale naturale, la piattaforma agricola di Manulife IM offre soluzioni di investimento personalizzate, integrate verticalmente e sostenibili, che coprono diversi tipi di commodity e investimenti agricoli "plus".
Manulife Investment Management (MFC) ha designado a Brent McGowan como Jefe Global y Director de Inversiones en Agricultura. McGowan, con 30 años de experiencia en la industria alimentaria y agrícola, regresa a Manulife IM tras haber sido anteriormente su Jefe Global de Operaciones Agrícolas. Más recientemente, ocupó el cargo de Director de Operaciones en Novus Ag.
El negocio agrícola de la compañía administra 4.200 millones de dólares en activos y supervisa 400.000 acres en Australia, Canadá, Chile y Estados Unidos. Oliver Williams, el anterior Jefe Global de Inversiones Agrícolas, pasará a un rol de asesor estratégico para asegurar la continuidad.
Como uno de los principales gestores de inversión en capital natural del mundo, la plataforma agrícola de Manulife IM ofrece soluciones de inversión agrícola sostenibles, integradas verticalmente y personalizadas, que abarcan diversos tipos de commodities e inversiones agrícolas "plus".
Manulife Investment Management (MFC)는 Brent McGowan을 농업 글로벌 책임자 겸 최고투자책임자(CIO)로 임명했습니다. McGowan은 식품 및 농업 산업에서 30년 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에 Manulife IM의 농업 운영 글로벌 책임자로 근무한 바 있습니다. 최근에는 Novus Ag에서 최고운영책임자(COO)를 역임했습니다.
회사의 농업 부문은 42억 달러의 자산을 관리하며, 호주, 캐나다, 칠레, 미국에 걸쳐 40만 에이커를 감독하고 있습니다. 이전 농업 투자 글로벌 책임자였던 Oliver Williams는 지속성을 위해 전략 고문 역할로 전환할 예정입니다.
세계 유수의 자연 자본 투자 관리자 중 하나인 Manulife IM의 농업 플랫폼은 다양한 상품 유형과 농업 "플러스" 투자에 걸쳐 맞춤형, 수직 통합된 지속 가능한 농업 투자 솔루션을 제공합니다.
Manulife Investment Management (MFC) a nommé Brent McGowan au poste de Responsable mondial et Directeur des investissements pour l'agriculture. McGowan, fort de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie alimentaire et agricole, revient chez Manulife IM après avoir précédemment occupé le poste de Responsable mondial des opérations agricoles. Il a récemment été Directeur des opérations chez Novus Ag.
Le secteur agricole de la société gère 4,2 milliards de dollars d'actifs et supervise 400 000 acres en Australie, au Canada, au Chili et aux États-Unis. Oliver Williams, l'ancien Responsable mondial des investissements agricoles, prendra un rôle de conseiller stratégique afin d'assurer la continuité.
En tant que l'un des principaux gestionnaires d'investissements en capital naturel au monde, la plateforme agricole de Manulife IM propose des solutions d'investissement agricole durables, intégrées verticalement et personnalisées, couvrant divers types de matières premières et des investissements agricoles "plus".
Manulife Investment Management (MFC) hat Brent McGowan zum Global Head und Chief Investment Officer für Landwirtschaft ernannt. McGowan verfügt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Lebensmittel- und Agrarbranche und kehrt zu Manulife IM zurück, nachdem er zuvor als Global Head of Agricultural Operations tätig war. Zuletzt war er Chief Operating Officer bei Novus Ag.
Das Agrargeschäft des Unternehmens verwaltet 4,2 Milliarden US-Dollar an Vermögenswerten und betreut 400.000 Acres in Australien, Kanada, Chile und den Vereinigten Staaten. Oliver Williams, der ehemalige Global Head of Agriculture Investments, wird in eine strategische Beraterrolle wechseln, um Kontinuität zu gewährleisten.
Als einer der weltweit führenden Manager für Investitionen in natürlichen Kapital bietet die Agrarplattform von Manulife IM maßgeschneiderte, vertikal integrierte und nachhaltige Agrarinvestitionslösungen für verschiedene Rohstoffarten und landwirtschaftliche "Plus"-Investitionen.
- Appointment of experienced leader with 30 years in food and agricultural industry
- Previous successful tenure at Manulife IM ensures smooth transition and operational familiarity
- Continuity maintained with former head moving to strategic advisor role
- Strong market position with $4.2 billion in agricultural assets and 400,000 acres under management
- None.
Brent brings 30 years of experience in the food and agricultural industry into the role. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer for Novus Ag. Prior to that role, he was Global Head of Agricultural Operations at Manulife IM where he was responsible for managing health, safety, environmental, and risk objectives while meeting client needs and maintaining internal profitability.
"Brent's return is a tremendous positive for our platform, team, and clients," said Anne Valentine Andrews, Global Head of Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management. "Brent's background in agricultural operations and leadership will cultivate new opportunities for investors and help to drive transformational change to enhance our portfolio."
During his past tenure at Manulife IM, Brent was pivotal in providing strategic leadership for the firm's agricultural operations. Brent fostered trusted relationships and spearheaded transformation efforts for the business. To ensure a smooth transition, Oliver Williams, Manulife IM's former Global Head of Agriculture Investments, will move into a strategic advisor role and collaborate closely with Brent with a focus on investment strategy and execution.
"Brent's extensive experience, coupled with the knowledge of Manulife IM and our clients gained while here, are invaluable to this role," said Mr. Williams. "His insights are instrumental in navigating the complexities of the agricultural industry, and his ability to drive strategic initiatives is essential as we continue to expand our portfolio. I look forward to working with him to position the platform for continuous long-term growth and success."
As one of the world's leading natural capital investment managers,1 Manulife IM's
"It's a privilege to lead this team and I am invigorated by the depth of talent and expertise here," said Mr. McGowan. "There is a deep passion at Manulife IM for the communities that we are privileged to work with to bring nutrition to tables around the world. I admire the business's steadfast commitment to responsibly steward farmland and produce sustainable food and fiber to deliver performance to clients, and I am excited to contribute in a meaningful way to the future of the platform."
Find more information on Manulife Investment Management Agriculture capabilities here.
1. | IPE research, as of January 24, 2025. Ranking is based on total natural capital assets under management (AUM), which include forestry/timberland and agriculture/farmland AUM. Firms were asked to provide AUM and the as of dates vary from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024. |
2. | As of December 31, 2024. |
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