AllianceBernstein picks up Allianz GI managers for European and global growth equity team

investmentweek.co.uk:

Thorsten Winkelmann (pictured) will lead the newly joined team at AllianceBernstein

Allianz GI announced the departures in October, prompting key changes to the management of funds such as the €4.5bn Allianz Europe Equity Growth strategy, but the destination of the managers was unknown at the time.

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The five portfolio managers will join AllianceBernstein in January 2024, including Thorsten Winkelmann, who will lead the team. 

Winkelmann is a portfolio manager and was global growth equity CIO at Allianz GI. He brings with him nearly 25 years' experience, including a focus on European growth and global growth equity strategies. 

The four other portfolio managers joining his team are Robert Hofmann, Marcus Morris-Eyton, Darina Valkova and Nicolas Gonçalves. Together they have significant industry knowledge, having previously run the Allianz GI European growth strategies.

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Chris Hogbin, head of equities at AllianceBernstein, said: «What attracted us to Thorsten and his team is their ability to broaden our equity capabilities within the European and global growth areas. They have a compelling record in fundamental stock selection, a team-oriented culture and an aligned set of values.»

Winkelmann added: «I am looking forward to bringing a complementary strategy to the AB lineup, and continuing to adhere to my team's investment philosophy and values. My team and I have a strong focus on fundamental research and a disciplined investment process. 

»We are strongly of the opinion that the AB culture is aligned with these. I am excited about this next step and look forward to bringing our strong and