In this new role, Mr Knutzen said drive the asset allocation process, create client content for multi-asset solutions and portfolio management.
Mr Knutzen joins from Nueberger Berman from investment consulting firm NEPC where he served as chief investment officer since 2008.
Mr Knutzen was responsible for leading the development of investment strategy including market assessment and outlook.
He has a total of 25 years of experience in the financial services industry including nine years at Putnam Investments where he led the institutional portfolio management team.
Neuberger Berman chief investment officer Joseph Amato said Mr Knutzen’s skills and experience complement its existing client partnership capabilities.
“Adding a seasoned, senior multi-asset class investor to an already deep capability at the firm helps Neuberger Berman deliver more insight, ideas and peer-to-peer investment experience to these important relationships,” said Mr Knutzen.
