Natixis Investment Managers (IM) has appointed Charlie Tsai to head of Hong Kong to oversee its distribution operations in the city.
Tsai (pictured) is currently the firm’s head of strategy, APAC, and will take on the new role effective 1 June 2026, reporting to Fabrice Chemouny, head of international distribution.
Natixis IM’s leadership in the Apac region has been reshuffled in recent years following a string of recent appointments, including senior hires from Schroders and Morgan Stanley IM.
Tsai in his new role will be responsible for growing Natixis IM’s business and brand in Hong Kong, as well as leading engagement with the regulatory authorities.
Chemouny said: “I am delighted to appoint Charlie to this role, a move that reflects his eight years of leadership and his deep commitment to our clients at Natixis IM.”
“His track record of driving business success is well-established. As we look to further enhance our distribution and regional presence, his local market expertise becomes even more critical.”
“Charlie will be key to meeting the evolving needs of our clients and strengthening our footprint across the Hong Kong and regional markets.”
Prior to joining Natixis IM, Tsai spent three years at McKinsey in Shanghai. He joined Natixis IM as senior analyst, APAC strategy in 2018 and was promoted to head of strategy 2023.
He holds a Master of Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the National Taiwan University.
Tsai said: “I am excited to take on this opportunity to further accelerate the firm’s growth at a pivotal time for the market.”
“Hong Kong continues to serve as a vital gateway to Asia, underpinned by its deep and established capital markets and strong regulatory framework.”
“Building on our strong momentum in the region, I look forward to deepening our engagement with our partners, and delivering long-term value to our clients.”