MAPFRE AM appoints Ismael García Puente as the new Deputy Director of Investment Strategy
- This newly created position will see him coordinate the investment strategy of MAPFRE AM and its subsidiaries.
- García Puente has been linked to MAPFRE since 2011 and since 2022 has served as head of Investments at MAPFRE Inversión.
MAPFRE AM, the MAPFRE Group’s asset manager, has appointed Ismael García Puente as the new Deputy Director of Investment Strategy, a newly created position in which he will be involved in the development and communication of the MAPFRE Group’s investment strategy, overseeing the management of specialist funds, market analysis, and asset allocation. He will also continue to assume responsibility for managing the wealth manager networks and life insurance portfolios as well as liaising with customers.
Ismael García Puente, new Deputy Director of Investment Strategy at MAPFRE AM
This appointment forms part of MAPFRE’s strategy to enhance its financial business. García Puente will report to F. Javier Lendines, General Manager at MAPFRE AM.
“As I embark on this new stage, I join a team of great professionals to which I hope to contribute with vision and responsibility as regards the growth and confidence of our customers,” asserted García Puente.
“MAPFRE is a key pillar in the financial sector, recognized for its strength, strategic vision, and constant innovation.” The appointment of Ismael represents a key step in our commitment to enhance the investment area and consolidate innovative strategies that generate value for our customers. “His experience and knowledge will be decisive in achieving our objectives and successfully facing the challenges of the market,” highlighted Juan Bernal, MAPFRE Group Chief Investment Officer.
Ismael García Puente has a degree in Business Administration and Management from Carlos III University as well as a Master’s Degree in Financial Markets and Investments from the BME Institute. Likewise, he holds CAIA, CESGA, and MFIA certifications.
Linked to MAPFRE since 2011, until now he served as Head of Investments and Selection of Investment Funds at MAPFRE Inversión.
About MAPFRE AM
MAPFRE AM, the asset manager of the MAPFRE Group, closed the first half of the year with €39.67 billion in assets under management, consolidating its position as the largest non-bank asset manager in Spain. MAPFRE Inversión, the parent company of MAPFRE AM, recorded a profit of €25.95 million, 19.4% higher than the previous year, marking the highest figure for that period.