Investment manager Ninety One has appointed David Knee as head of multi asset, effective at the end of 2025.
Knee has more than three decades of experience in managing multi-asset and fixed income portfolios. He joins from M&G Investments in London, where he most recently served as co-deputy CIO for fixed income. Before that, he was chief investment officer at M&G Investments Southern Africa from 2016, overseeing a wide range of investment strategies across the region.
Ninety One has also promoted Rehana Khan to co-head of South Africa equity and multi asset, alongside Hannes van den Berg. Khan will also join the Global Strategic Managed portfolio management team in an expanded role. She previously worked with Knee at M&G Investments Southern Africa before joining Ninety One in 2020.
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Domenico (Mimi) Ferrini, co-chief investment officer at Ninety One, commented: “David is a world-class investor and leader, and his joining the team marks a meaningful strengthening of our investment platform. Multi-Asset sits at the intersection of many of our specialist capabilities. In addition to his co-portfolio manager responsibilities, he will focus on fostering even greater collaboration across teams and strengthening the macro research process that underpins our strategies. His expertise in asset allocation and fixed income selection will be instrumental in driving improved investment outcomes for our clients globally and in South Africa.”
Knee commented: “After three decades at M&G Investments, I am thrilled to be joining the Multi-Asset team at Ninety One, and to be returning to South Africa. My focus will be to continue to deliver excellent client outcomes, working with a strong team of skilled portfolio managers and building on a robust long-term performance track record.”
