Ninety One today announced the appointment of Kirk Kashevaroff as Head of Institutional, Northeast, based in New York. In this role, Kirk will oversee all aspects of the firm’s engagements with institutional asset owners and consultants in the region. As a member of the North America Client Group’s leadership team, Kirk will report to Sangeeth Sewnath, Head of the Americas, and work closely with colleagues to serve clients and drive new growth opportunities.
Kirk joins Ninety One from Mackay Shields where he served as Managing Director, Institutional Business Development. Over nearly 30 years there, he played a central role in building the institutional business both in terms of asset raising and client retention, as well as managing relationships with consultants and serving as a leader within the firm.
Commenting on the appointment, Sangeeth Sewnath, Head of the Americas, Ninety One said: “Kirk’s deep experience serving institutional investors and his market expertise will add significant value to our clients. As institutions are expressing increased interest in bespoke and international solutions, diversification across regions and asset classes, and differentiated perspectives on achieving return objectives, Kirk’s leadership will be a key asset to our continued expansion in the US market.”