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Anicia Mendez Joins Barings to Lead Consultant Relations in Western Region, U.S.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings, one of the world’s leading investment managers, announced today that Anicia Mendez has joined Barings to lead consultant relations efforts in the Western region of the United States, effective immediately. Mendez, who joins as a Managing Director based in El Segundo, CA, will be responsible for the firm’s regional strategy to strengthen and expand Barings’ partnerships with investment consultants to drive business growth. She will report into Nick Mavro, Global Head of Consultant Relations at Barings.

“We are thrilled to welcome Anicia to Barings as we continue to invest in our North American client platform,” said Graham Seagraves, Head of North American Institutional. “Her extensive experience and strong relationships within the consultant community will be instrumental in delivering value to our clients.”

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Mendez joins Barings from Morgan Stanley, where she served as Executive Director for Consultant Relations. Her deep experience in consultant relations also includes previous senior roles at Putnam Investments, Janus Capital, and Dwight Asset Management Company, among others.

“Barings has a deep track record of partnering closely with consultants to deliver tailored investment solutions for clients. I am excited to further develop and broaden our consultant relationships in collaboration with teams across the firm to advance our growth objectives,” said Mendez.

About Barings

Barings is a $456+ 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 June 30, 2025

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