Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has announced the expansion of its expertise in the multi-asset space with the addition of Hartwig Kos who will join AllianzGI from DWS at the beginning of September 2023.
Hartwig Kos – Allianz Global Investors
These changes will sharpen the purely fundamental multi-asset investment approach – which stands alongside the long-standing “quantamental” and purely systematic strategies. Hartwig will be based in Frankfurt and report to Gregor MA Hirt, Global CIO Multi Asset.
Gregor MA Hirt, Global CIO Multi Asset, commented:“We are very pleased to welcome Hartwig Kos to AllianzGI as of September. With his extensive experience in fundamental investing, he will make an excellent addition to AllianzGI’s Multi Asset team, where he will lead the fundamental investment strategies. As Head of Multi Asset Fundamental Investing, one of his goals will be to help further enhance our fundamental approach and product offering for both retail and institutional clients.”
Hartwig Kos is currently Head of Multi Asset Allocation at DWS Investment in Frankfurt. He has 18 years of experience in multi-asset portfolio management and asset allocation research. Prior to joining DWS in 2019, he was Co-Head of Multi Asset & Vice Chief Investment Officer at Syz Asset Management and Investment Director in the Global Multi Asset Group of Baring Asset Management, both in London. Kos holds a Ph.D. in Finance from City University London and degrees in Investment Management from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and in Finance, Controlling and Banking from the University of Basel. He is a CFA Charterholder.
