Head of a global family who values partnerships

John Hailers runs the US and Asian operations for the multi-boutique Natixis Global Asset Management, whose constituent parts are well known, but which is not high profile itself, despite being amont the 20 biggest asset managers in the world

• Imitation is flattering for the innovator
• Chief of two domains puts one on the line

Architect of change values adaptability

Massimo Tosato, executive vice-chairman at Schroders’, talks about its global outlook and being open to different solutions

Smart player aims to lift performance

Yves Perrier, chairman and chief executive of Crédit Agricole Asset Management in September, came from investment banking to asset management and, fortunately, risk management was his area of expertise

Keeper of France’s national pension savours a new vintage of mandates

Nicolas Sobczak of the Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites (FRR) says he looking forward to a more experimental approach

Depth of Asian experience guides long-term strategy

Chris Ryan, Fidelity International’s managing director of Asia operations outside Australia and Japan, has an eye on the long-term potential of Asian markets

Potter offers Windy City an English education

Steve Potter, the president of Northern Trust Global Investments, will be able to offer a host of insights that he has gained after a seven-year stint in London

A fearless leader with long-term designs

Michelle Seitz, equities manager of Chicago-based William Blair, is building a culture of success

Prized value investor who seeks out the catalyst

Mario Gabelli, head of Gamco Investors explains why his firm has been probably one of the most aggressive on Wall Street