Media release
LGT Capital Partners appointed by Shell pension fund investors to manage private equity and infrastructure assets
- LGT Capital Partners (LGT CP) appointed as exclusive private equity and infrastructure provider for multi-billion EUR portfolio
- Team of six investment professionals to join LGT CP in new presence in The Hague, Netherlands, the firm’s 15th office globally
Pfaeffikon, 17 May 2023. LGT Capital Partners (LGT CP), a leading alternative investment manager headquartered in Switzerland, has been appointed by Shell Asset Management Company (SAMCo) to provide management and advisory services for its private equity and infrastructure assets for five of its pension fund clients as of 1 June 2023.
In conjunction with the appointment, LGT CP further expands its geographical footprint and opens a new presence in The Hague, Netherlands, marking the firm’s 15th office globally. The opening underlines the importance of the Dutch market and strengthens the firm’s proximity to private market and alternatives investors in the Netherlands. The six investment professionals managing the SAMCo portfolio join the LGT CP organization.
Roberto Paganoni, CEO of LGT CP, said: “The agreement on SAMCo's private equity and infrastructure portfolio illustrates the consistent focus on building long-term partnerships with our global client base. Thanks to our approach as a principal investor, we believe we are well positioned to accompany SAMCo and the Shell pension funds in achieving their investment objectives. We appreciate the trust placed in us.”
LGT Capital Partners
LGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 85 billion in assets under management and more than 650 institutional clients in 44 countries. An international team of over 700 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives, and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the Firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, The Hague, Luxembourg, Frankfurt am Main, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.
Sebastian Kistner
Head of Corporate Communications
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