Northern Trust Asset Management Appoints Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D. as Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies
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Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, has appointed Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D. as Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies.
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Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D., Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies, Northern Trust Asset Management
In this role, van Royen will lead the strategic direction, commercial development and execution of Northern Trust Asset Management’s index and quantitative investment capabilities across equity, fixed income and multi-asset solutions. As of March 31, 2026, Northern Trust Asset Management has $923 billion in index strategies and $47 billion in quantitative strategies under management. Van Royen will drive innovation of these strategies and accelerate research-to-production delivery of scalable client solutions. Van Royen is based in Chicago and reports to Global Co-Chief Investment Officers Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D. and Christian Roth, CFA.
“Anne-Sophie is a proven builder of systematic platforms, with deep expertise spanning index, quantitative and total portfolio solutions,” said Northern Trust Asset Management Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D. “Her track record of combining rigorous research with disciplined implementation will help us continue to innovate and deliver efficient solutions for clients.”
“Index and quantitative strategies are foundational building blocks in portfolios, and we see strong client demand for approaches that pair precision with thoughtful risk management,” said Northern Trust Asset Management Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Christian Roth, CFA. “Anne-Sophie brings a deep appreciation of evolving client needs with the technical depth to deliver solutions.”
Prior to joining Northern Trust Asset Management, van Royen was chief investment officer of quantitative strategies at Asset Management One USA, where she oversaw strategy development and implementation across multi-asset solutions. Previously, van Royen held senior roles in quantitative investing and asset allocation at Caisse de Dépot et Placement du Québec, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, UBS, Modus Quantitative Advisors and Credit Suisse Asset Management. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in mathematical economics from Université de Paris, Sorbonne.
About Northern Trust Asset Management
Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026 we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.
Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of March 31, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$18.6 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.8 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.
Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.
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