Mirova, a Natixis Investment Managers affiliate dedicated to sustainable finance, has appointed Zineb Bennani as its CEO of US operations and global head of business development.

Bennani brings a wealth of experience and expertise from her nearly 17 years at the company and within Natixis Investment Managers, which will bolster the next phase of growth for Mirova’s US operations and further enhance its client experience.

She is currently Mirova’s chief operating and development officer and has served as deputy CIO and equity portfolio manager, head of governance research and engagement, and in other investing, research and client relations roles.

Following Bennani’s appointment, current interim CEO at Mirova US Ritesh Shah will evolve into a role as Mirova’s global head of corporate development, in charge of managing the company’s future corporate developments.

Bennani and Shah will continue reporting to Guillaume Abel, deputy CEO of Mirova. Jens Peers, as CIO for Mirova US since it was established, will pursue his focus on his investment-related duties.

Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, comments: “Bennani has been a key person in the development of the company since its inception. She will deploy an ambitious roadmap and support our strategic development at an international level and our ambition to become a global leader in impact investing.”