Money Manager Consultant Indefi Taps Industry Heavyweights for New Global Advisory Board

Indefi, a strategic consultancy specializing in the global asset management sector, has established a new global advisory board featuring three prominent institutional investment executives. The firm appointed Elizabeth Corley, Allan Polack, and Ranji Nagaswami to provide high-level guidance as it expands its international footprint and refines its service offerings. This strategic move highlights the increasing demand for specialized advisory expertise as consulting firms help asset managers navigate a landscape defined by rapid technological change and a shift toward private markets.

Indefi, which has advised nearly 100 asset managers and general partners managing a combined $30 trillion over the past 15 years, is utilizing the new board to support its aggressive international expansion. Managing partner and co-founder Richard Bruyere stated that while the firm is based in France, 80% of its clients are located internationally. The consultancy is currently scaling its physical presence, including the opening of a new London office this month, with subsequent growth planned for the United States and Asia to better serve its global client base.

The newly appointed board members bring a diverse range of expertise designed to enhance Indefi’s consulting value and intellectual agenda. Elizabeth Corley, the chair of Schroders and former global CEO of Allianz Global Investors, will advise on established asset management business strategies. Allan Polack, former CEO of PFA Pension and Nordea Asset Management, provides a critical link between asset owner and manager perspectives. Ranji Nagaswami, whose career includes senior roles at Strategic Value Partners and as a chief investment adviser for New York City Pensions, will offer insights into private markets and U.S.-led innovations such as digital assets and cryptocurrency.

The advisory board will guide Indefi executives through complex industry shifts, including product strategy, distribution models, and regional competitive trends. Bruyere noted that the consulting environment has become increasingly difficult as clients grapple with the squeeze on traditional asset management and a transition from institutional focus to retail and digital channels. By leveraging the experience of these industry veterans, Indefi aims to help its clients manage the uncertainty and pace of change currently affecting the global financial services sector.