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Doug Byrkit Joins Barings to Lead Institutional Distribution in the Midwest

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings, one of the world’s leading investment managers, today announced that Doug Byrkit has joined Barings to lead institutional distribution in the Midwestern United States, effective immediately. Byrkit, who joins as a Managing Director, will oversee the firm’s regional strategy to expand Barings’ strategic relationships with existing and prospective institutional clients.

“Doug brings a client centric approach with a proven track record of success, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team as we continue to expand our North American client platform and deepen our engagement with the institutional investor community,” said Graham Seagraves, Head of North American Institutional and Consultant Relations.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Byrkit joins Barings from Matthews Asia, where he served as Head of Distribution and Global Client Service. He previously held senior distribution roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Russell Investments, among other roles focused on business development.

“I am pleased to join Barings and look forward to partnering closely with the distribution and investment teams to support the firm’s long-term growth objectives,” said Byrkit.

About Barings

Barings is a $442+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets, and capital solutions.

*Assets under management as of March 31, 2025

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