Canyon Partners Strengthens Its EMEA Client Team with Senior Hire
Canyon Partners, a prominent player in the global investment management landscape with $27 billion in assets, has made a significant addition to its EMEA Capital Formation Group. On June 9, 2025, the firm announced that Giacomo Greggio would be joining as a Senior Vice President. His role will be pivotal in enhancing Canyon's strategic presence in Southern Europe and the overarching wealth management sector across Europe.
Role and Responsibilities
In this newly appointed position, Greggio will take charge of client relationships specifically within Southern Europe, focusing on the vital pan-European wealth channel. His extensive experience in capital formation and wealth management is expected to elevate Canyon's capabilities in providing tailored investment solutions to clients in this region. Reporting directly to James Anderson, who took over as Head of EMEA Capital Formation in December 2023, Greggio will be integral to Canyon’s plans for growth and innovation in this key market.
James Anderson expressed his enthusiasm about Giacomo joining the team: “Canyon has a long history of partnering with private banks, wealth managers, and family offices across Europe, and the wealth market remains a critical channel for our ambitions in the region. We are excited to welcome Giacomo to the team, where he will harness our deep and innovative investment knowledge across corporate credit, asset-backed investments, and real estate to serve our European clients.”
Professional Background of Giacomo Greggio
Before joining Canyon, Greggio amassed over a decade of experience in capital markets. His most recent position was Senior Director at Barings, where he was key to developing the European wealth distribution strategy with a focus on alternative credit solutions. Prior to that role, he contributed to top firms such as BlueBay Asset Management and Amagis Capital, further refining his expertise in the financial services sector.
Canyon's Commitment to the EMEA Region
Canyon Partners has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to expanding its influence in the EMEA region. The Capital Formation group operates primarily out of Canyon's London office, with the European investment team having deployed nearly $26 billion over the past two decades across various investment strategies.
Canyon’s investment philosophy combines a deep value approach with a credit-intensive strategy spanning both public and private markets. This approach aims at capitalizing on returns that are often unavailable to general investors, leveraging Canyon’s specialized knowledge and rigorous analytical capabilities.
Conclusion
The addition of Giacomo Greggio to the Canyon Partners team marks a noteworthy move in the firm’s ambitious strategic plan for the EMEA region. With his deep-seated knowledge in capital formation and asset management, coupled with Canyon's exceptional investment platform, clients in Southern Europe and beyond can look forward to innovative and customized investment solutions. As Canyon Partners continues to navigate the complexities of the investment landscape, it remains devoted to its long-term goals and strengthening its client relationships throughout Europe.
For more information about Canyon Partners and its investment strategies, visit
www.canyonpartners.com.