Axonic Capital, New York-based structured credit, commercial real estate, and systematic fixed income specialist, has announced the addition of Michael Gordon to build out its Insurance Solutions business.
Gordon will be responsible for leading Axonic’s insurance investments, strategic partnerships, and other transactions with insurance companies.
He has over two decades of experience predominantly focused within the insurance and investment management markets.
Prior to joining Axonic, Gordon was US Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Operating Officer at Lombard International.
“We are pleased to welcome Michael as a key addition to our leadership team during a time of increasing growth for our business,” said Clay DeGiacinto, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Axonic.
“He brings invaluable experience that will benefit our longstanding institutional investors and support the development of new partnership and investment opportunities as we further grow our insurance platform,” DeGiacinto continued.
“Axonic’s platform is well built to service the current and future needs of insurance companies leveraging our extensive expertise across commercial real estate and structured credit. The Axonic Insurance Solutions Business will partner with leading insurers to develop portfolios with high-quality investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for insurers, policyholders, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.”
Before joining Lombard International, Gordon served as the Global Head of Insurance Solutions at BNY Mellon Investment Management.
Prior to BNY Mellon, he was an executive at New York Life Insurance Company, leading investment and insurance product management, including sales and marketing, actuarial, operational, and technology functions, as well as overseeing the Broker Dealer and the Registered Investment Advisor for the U.S. life insurance business.
