NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Constantino as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective today. In this role, he will play a pivotal role in helping to drive First Eagle’s performance and growth initiatives, identify opportunities to advance the business and create incremental value. Reporting to Mehdi Mahmud, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Eagle Investments, Constantino will oversee the Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategy and Performance Analytics teams, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic goals.
Constantino brings over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and strategic advisory roles, during which time he executed a significant number of M&A transactions and debt and equity financings. Prior to joining First Eagle, he served as CFO of Guggenheim Securities, where he played a critical role in the firm’s financial management and strategic development. He also held key positions as Head of Corporate Finance, Strategy and Development at Guggenheim Partners and as Head of Corporate Strategy at Ally Financial/Ally Bank (formerly General Motors Acceptance Corporation). Earlier in his career, he was an investment banker at Bear Stearns, where he completed several M&A deals and corporate financings, with a focus on asset management firms. He earned a BS in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to First Eagle,” said Mahmud. “His deep expertise in corporate finance and strategy will be invaluable as we continue to drive the firm’s growth and performance on behalf of all stakeholders. Michael’s leadership will help us navigate the increasing complexity of our business and ensure we remain aligned with our strategic objectives.”
Commenting on his new role, Constantino said, “I am excited to join First Eagle and contribute to the firm’s mission of delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders. I look forward to working closely with Mehdi, the leadership team and my new colleagues to further enhance the firm’s financial strength and support its strategic growth initiatives.”
Constantino’s appointment aligns with our ongoing efforts to enhance leadership as we navigate the complexities of our growing business and the evolution of the asset management industry. As part of this transition, current CFO Brian Margulies will take on the newly created role of Chief Infrastructure Officer, where he will oversee Technology, Operations, Fund Administration and Shareholder Services. He will work closely with Constantino to ensure a smooth and effective transition of responsibilities. “I am grateful for Brian’s significant contributions to First Eagle as CFO and am confident that his leadership in his new role will continue to drive our success,” said Mahmud.
About First Eagle Investments
First Eagle Investments is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York with approximately $138 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024. * Dedicated to providing prudent stewardship of client assets, the firm focuses on active, fundamental and benchmark-agnostic investing, with a strong emphasis on downside mitigation. With a heritage dating back to 1864, First Eagle strives to help clients avoid permanent impairment of capital and earn attractive returns through widely varied economic cycles. The firm’s investment capabilities include equity, fixed income, alternative credit and multi-asset strategies. For more information, please visit www.firsteagle.com.
* The total AUM represents the combined AUM of (i) First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, (ii) its subsidiary investment advisers, First Eagle Separate Account Management, LLC, First Eagle Alternative Credit (“FEAC”) and Napier Park Global Capital (“Napier Park”), and (iii) Regatta Loan Management LLC, an advisory affiliate of Napier Park. The total AUM includes $1.7 billion of committed and other non-fee-paying capital from FEAC, and $1.8 billion of committed and other non-fee-paying capital from Napier Park.
First Eagle Investments is the brand name for First Eagle Investment Management, LLC and its subsidiary investment advisers.
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