Cohen & Steers Welcomes Amit Muni as New Chief Financial Officer
Amit Muni Appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Cohen & Steers
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) has officially announced the appointment of Amit Muni as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026. This critical leadership position will see Muni at the helm of the firm’s financial operations, financial strategy, and investor relations, marking a significant step in the company’s journey towards growth.
Transition of Leadership
Muni is joining the company following Michael Donohue’s tenure as Interim Chief Financial Officer, a role he has held since October 2025. Donohue will remain in the financial department as Controller after Muni’s onboarding. The transition reflects a careful selection process aimed at continuing the company’s trajectory of organic growth and enhancing financial operations.
Joseph Harvey, the Chief Executive Officer of Cohen & Steers, acknowledged Muni’s extensive experience in the industry. Muni brings over 20 years of leadership in public markets, asset and wealth management, and capital markets. Harvey stated, “Amit brings a strong track record of driving strategic growth, executing mergers and acquisitions, and engaging with the investor community. His experience will be invaluable as we continue expanding our global real assets platform and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”
Background of Amit Muni
Before his appointment at Cohen & Steers, Muni served as Chief Financial Officer at CI Financial Corp., a Canadian-based wealth and asset management firm with over $550 billion in assets under management. His prior roles also include positions at WisdomTree, Inc., the International Securities Exchange, Instinet Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the National Securities Clearing Corporation. This diverse background underscores his capability to steer financial initiatives at Cohen & Steers effectively.
Cohen & Steers Overview
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in New York City, Cohen & Steers specializes in managing investments in real assets and alternative income strategies, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, and commodities. With global offices in locations such as London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore, the firm has solidified its reputation as a leader in the investment management sector.
Looking Ahead
With Amit Muni’s appointment, Cohen & Steers is poised for continued success as it seeks to enhance its market position. His financial acumen and strategic approach will likely play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm, especially as it aims to innovate and grow in various sectors of investment management.
The firm is optimistic about the incoming leadership and stands ready to leverage Muni’s experience to further its objectives in the financial landscape.
As Cohen & Steers embarks on this new era, the focus will remain on building capabilities in private markets and maintaining strong relationships within the investor community, ensuring a high level of service and value for clients and stakeholders alike.