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Principal Asset Management℠ Appoints Matthew Peron as Deputy CIO of Equities

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Principal Asset Management has appointed Matthew Peron as Deputy CIO of Equities and Portfolio Manager in a newly created position. Peron will work alongside George Maris, chief investment officer and global head of equities, to strengthen the firm's equities platform and drive innovation across global equity strategies.

In his role, Peron will serve as co-portfolio manager for the firm's international equity strategies, including international equity, diversified international, and European portfolios, which collectively manage $26 billion in assets. His responsibilities include shaping the overall strategy for the equities platform globally, ensuring alignment with client objectives, and enhancing risk-adjusted returns.

Principal Asset Management ha nominato Matthew Peron come Vice CIO delle Azioni e Gestore di Portafoglio in una posizione recentemente creata. Peron lavorerà insieme a George Maris, chief investment officer e responsabile globale delle azioni, per rafforzare la piattaforma azionaria dell'azienda e promuovere l'innovazione nelle strategie azionarie globali.

Nel suo ruolo, Peron sarà co-gestore di portafoglio per le strategie azionarie internazionali dell'azienda, comprese le azioni internazionali, le azioni internazionali diversificate e i portafogli europei, che gestiscono complessivamente 26 miliardi di dollari in attivi. Le sue responsabilità includono la definizione della strategia complessiva per la piattaforma azionaria a livello globale, garantendo l'allineamento con gli obiettivi dei clienti e migliorando i rendimenti aggiustati per il rischio.

Principal Asset Management ha nombrado a Matthew Peron como Vice CIO de Acciones y Gestor de Cartera en una posición recién creada. Peron trabajará junto a George Maris, director de inversiones y jefe global de acciones, para fortalecer la plataforma de acciones de la firma y fomentar la innovación en las estrategias de acciones globales.

En su función, Peron será co-gestor de cartera para las estrategias de acciones internacionales de la firma, incluyendo acciones internacionales, acciones internacionales diversificadas y carteras europeas, que en conjunto gestionan 26 mil millones de dólares en activos. Sus responsabilidades incluyen dar forma a la estrategia general para la plataforma de acciones a nivel global, asegurando la alineación con los objetivos de los clientes y mejorando los rendimientos ajustados al riesgo.

Principal Asset ManagementMatthew Peron을 새로 설립된 직책인 주식 부 CIO 및 포트폴리오 매니저로 임명했습니다. Peron은 George Maris와 함께 일하며, 그는 최고 투자 책임자이자 글로벌 주식 책임자입니다. 이들은 회사의 주식 플랫폼을 강화하고 글로벌 주식 전략 전반에 걸쳐 혁신을 추진할 것입니다.

그의 역할에서 Peron은 회사의 국제 주식 전략에 대한 공동 포트폴리오 매니저로 활동하며, 여기에는 국제 주식, 다각화된 국제 주식 및 유럽 포트폴리오가 포함되며, 이들은 총 260억 달러의 자산을 관리합니다. 그의 책임은 글로벌 차원에서 주식 플랫폼에 대한 전반적인 전략을 수립하고, 고객 목표와의 일치를 보장하며, 위험 조정 수익을 향상시키는 것입니다.

Principal Asset Management a nommé Matthew Peron au poste de Deputy CIO des Actions et Gestionnaire de Portefeuille dans un nouveau poste créé. Peron travaillera aux côtés de George Maris, directeur des investissements et responsable mondial des actions, pour renforcer la plateforme d'actions de la société et favoriser l'innovation dans les stratégies d'actions mondiales.

Dans son rôle, Peron sera co-gestionnaire de portefeuille pour les stratégies d'actions internationales de la société, y compris les actions internationales, les actions internationales diversifiées et les portefeuilles européens, qui gèrent collectivement 26 milliards de dollars d'actifs. Ses responsabilités incluent la définition de la stratégie globale pour la plateforme d'actions à l'échelle mondiale, en veillant à l'alignement avec les objectifs des clients et en améliorant les rendements ajustés au risque.

Principal Asset Management hat Matthew Peron zum stellvertretenden CIO für Aktien und Portfoliomanager in einer neu geschaffenen Position ernannt. Peron wird zusammen mit George Maris, dem Chief Investment Officer und globalen Leiter der Aktien, arbeiten, um die Aktienplattform des Unternehmens zu stärken und Innovationen in den globalen Aktienstrategien voranzutreiben.

In seiner Rolle wird Peron als Co-Portfoliomanager für die internationalen Aktienstrategien des Unternehmens fungieren, einschließlich internationaler Aktien, diversifizierter internationaler Aktien und europäischer Portfolios, die insgesamt 26 Milliarden Dollar an Vermögenswerten verwalten. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehört es, die Gesamtstrategie für die Aktienplattform weltweit zu gestalten, die Ausrichtung an den Zielen der Kunden sicherzustellen und die risikoadjustierten Renditen zu verbessern.

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  • Strategic hire to strengthen global equities platform
  • Addition of experienced leadership for $26B AUM in international strategies
  • Enhanced focus on innovation and investment processes
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DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Principal Asset ManagementSM, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, appointed Matthew Peron as Deputy CIO of Equities and Portfolio Manager, a newly established role aimed at further strengthening the equities platform, optimizing performance, and fostering innovation across global equity strategies at Principal.

In this leadership role, Peron will serve as a strategic partner to George Maris, chief investment officer and global head of equities, and other senior leaders to provide investment leadership, drive innovation, and advance portfolio outcomes to elevate overall client outcomes.

"As we navigate an increasingly complex global equities landscape, Principal remains committed to strengthening our equities capabilities – bringing top talent into the organization while continuing to develop and invest in our existing teams," said Maris. "We are excited to welcome Matthew Peron to our team. His deep expertise across equities and investment leadership will advance our high-performance culture and strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional investment outcomes for clients across our global portfolios."

Peron will also be co-portfolio manager for the firm’s international equity strategies, including the international equity, diversified international, and European portfolios, comprising $26 billion in assets under management1. In addition, he will play a key role in shaping the overall strategy for the equities platform globally at Principal, ensuring alignment with long-term client objectives and enhancing risk-adjusted returns.

“As market complexity heightens the need for disciplined equities strategies, I’m excited to join a team in Principal focused on delivering trusted solutions to investors,” said Peron. “At this pivotal time for equities, strengthening our capabilities is more important than ever, and I look forward to helping drive innovation, investment processes, and collaborate with a global team to optimize client outcomes.”

About Matthew Peron

Peron joins Principal with 30 years of investment industry experience, most recently serving as Global Head of Solutions at Janus Henderson Investors, as well as lead portfolio manager on the firm’s research funds and member of the strategic leadership team. Peron received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Swarthmore College. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.

About Principal Asset ManagementSM

With public and private market capabilities across all asset classes, Principal Asset Management and its investment specialists look at asset management through a different lens, creating solutions to help deliver client investment objectives. By applying local insights with global perspectives, Principal Asset Management identifies distinct and compelling investment opportunities for more than 1,100 institutional clients in over 80 markets.1 Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $559.1 billion in assets1 and recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management”2 for 12 consecutive years.

Learn more at www.PrincipalAM.com.

[1] As of December 31, 2024

[2] Pensions & Investments, “The Best Places to Work in Money Management”, among companies with 1,000 or more employees, December 2024.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

©2025 Principal Financial Services, Inc., Principal®, Principal Financial Group®, Principal Asset Management, and Principal and the logomark design are registered trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a Principal Financial Group company, in various countries around the world and may be used only with the permission of Principal Financial Services, Inc. Principal Asset Management℠ is a trade name of Principal Global Investors, LLC. Principal Real Estate is the trade name of Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Principal Global Investors.

Media Contact:

Erin Parro, parro.erin@principal.com, 515-878-0130

Source: Principal Asset Management

FAQ

What role will Matthew Peron have at Principal Asset Management (PFG)?

Matthew Peron will serve as Deputy CIO of Equities and Portfolio Manager, working with George Maris to strengthen the equities platform and manage $26 billion in international equity strategies.

How much assets will Matthew Peron oversee at Principal (PFG)?

Peron will co-manage $26 billion in assets across international equity, diversified international, and European portfolios.

What strategies will Matthew Peron manage at Principal Financial Group (PFG)?

He will co-manage international equity, diversified international, and European portfolios at Principal Asset Management.

What are Matthew Peron's main responsibilities at Principal (PFG)?

His responsibilities include providing investment leadership, driving innovation, shaping equities platform strategy, and enhancing risk-adjusted returns for clients.
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