Ninety One has appointed David Knee as its new head of multi-asset. With over 30 years of experience, Knee is set to take responsibility for the firm’s multi-asset teams later this year.
Knee has managed multiple multi-asset and fixed income portfolios across South Africa and the UK – most recently serving as co-deputy chief investment officer for fixed income at M&G Investments in London. He also held the position of chief investment officer for the firm in South Africa from 2016.
Domenico Ferrini, co-chief investment officer at Ninety One, said: “Multi-asset sits at the intersection of many of our specialist capabilities.
“In addition to his co-portfolio manager responsibilities, [Knee] will focus on fostering even greater collaboration across teams and strengthening the macro research process that underpins our strategies.”
Ferrini pointed to Knee’s expertise in asset allocation and fixed income selection, noting that this will be "instrumental in driving improved investment outcomes”.
Alongside Knee’s appointment, Ninety One has promoted Rehana Khan to co-head of South Africa equity and multi-asset, working with Hannes van den Berg.
Khan, who joined the firm in 2020 and previously worked with Knee at M&G Investments Southern Africa, will work with the Global Strategic Managed portfolio management team, utilising her equity expertise.