Global role for head of sustainability at Natixis IM is being filled.
Natixis Appoints Nathalie Wallace as Global Head of Sustainable Investing
Natixis Investment Managers has announced the appointment of Nathalie Wallace as the Global Head of Sustainable Investing, effective September 1. In her new role, Wallace will report to Natixis' global head of sales, Joseph Pinto.
Wallace joins the firm with a wealth of experience in sustainable investing, having led the sustainable strategies and development team at Natixis' boutique Mirova. Prior to her tenure at Mirova, Wallace served as a French trade advisor.
The French multi-boutique firm has declared sustainability a strategic focus, and Wallace's appointment is a testament to this commitment. By 2024, half of the current €1.15 trillion in assets under management at the firm should be invested in sustainable strategies.
In her new position, Wallace will work closely with the managers of all Natixis subsidiaries, with the goal of integrating sustainability across the boutiques. She will create sustainable investment strategies across various orientations, including general ESG integration and impact investing strategies.
Natixis' strategic focus on sustainable investing centers on offering investment products with clear sustainability objectives and integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria throughout their strategies. Through their affiliate Mirova, they deploy impact-driven private equity strategies aligned with nine thematic areas such as clean energy, circular economy, and sustainable cities, emphasizing financing companies that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while aiming for financial performance.
Notably, Natixis has set commitments in their Article 9 SFDR-compliant funds such as the Mirova Global Sustainable Equity fund, which targets at least 90% sustainable investments, with specific minimum thresholds for environmental (25%) and social (25%) objectives. As of mid-2025, actual exposure exceeded these minimums, standing at 98.3% for sustainable investments, 37.2% for environmental, and 61.1% for social objectives. Their funds also demonstrate alignment with the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, indicating a commitment to meet regulatory standards on sustainability.
Although Natixis offered sustainable target-date funds, the Board of Trustees approved liquidation of these funds by July 29, 2025, signaling a possible strategic shift in product offerings within sustainable investing. Overall, Natixis' strategic approach is to combine financial returns with measurable sustainability impact, focusing on compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks and dedicating assets to investments that advance global sustainability goals.
Wallace is a member of the ESG Technical Committee of the CFA Institute, and her appointment was announced by the company. By 2024, all Natixis boutiques should have signed onto the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, further demonstrating the firm's commitment to responsible investing.
- In her new role, Wallace will collaborate with the managers of all Natixis subsidiaries, focusing on integrating sustainability across the boutiques and creating sustainable investment strategies that encompass various orientations, such as general ESG integration and impact investing strategies.
- By 2024, when all Natixis boutiques should have signed onto the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, Other areas of finance, like business operations, will have to align with these principles as a testament to Natixis' commitment to responsible investing and sustainable strategies.
