MetLife Investment Management announces new global head of private fixed income

Written by Michael Griffiths

22/08/2025

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has named Geert Henckens as its global head of private fixed income.

Henckens will expand his role to lead teams that originate and manage a broad array of private asset investments that aim to offer clients attractive relative value, portfolio diversification and potential downside protection.

MIM, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, originated $21.6bn in private fixed income transactions in 2024. Its total private fixed income assets under management stood at $154.8bn as of 30 June 30.

“As a premier originator of private assets, MIM’s private fixed income platform is a key differentiator in capturing current and emerging trends, such as the rise of non-bank lending,” president of MIM, Brian Funk, commented.

“Geert brings deep global financial markets experience and having a London-based leader of private fixed income and a strong leadership team positions us well to seize additional opportunities as demand grows across this market.”

Henckens is succeeding Funk, who became president at MIM in June.

“I’m honoured to lead this talented group of dedicated investment professionals across our global offices,” Henckens added.

“Our private fixed income platform is well positioned with deep capabilities in originating and managing private assets for our clients, from traditional high-grade private debt, including corporate and infrastructure debt, to private asset-based finance, residential credit and private equity and middle market direct lending.”

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