AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets has announced a series of promotions within its asset management & transactions team in France.

nathalie charles

Nathalie Charles

'In a competitive market environment, we remain focused on growing our managed portfolio in France through selective investment and active asset management,' commented Nathalie Charles (pictured), head of asset management & transactions, Southern Europe at AXA IMRA. 'In that context I am proud of promoting key talents within the firm to drive our next stage of growth in this important market.'

Jérôme Delaunay has been promoted to head of asset management & transactions for France, reporting to Charles. Delaunay was previously head of asset management in France, having joined AXA IMRA in 2009, and will assume the additional responsibility for transactions in the market going forward.

Xavier Ramette is appointed head of asset management France, reporting to Delaunay, and remains European retail specialist. Ramette joined AXA IMRA in 2013 and was previously deputy head of asset management France.

Antoine Mesnage has been appointed head of investments for France, reporting to Laurent Jacquemin, European head of transactions, with a business link to Delaunay. Mesnage joined AXA IMRA in 2006 and was previously deputy head of transactions, France.

Emilie Jaskula is taking responsibility for asset disposals for France, reporting to Delaunay. Jaskula joined AXA IMRA in 2011 and was previously senior asset manager, France.