Mahon joins from Momentum Global Investment Management where he co-managed the Diversified Target Return Fund and headed up investment strategy.
He will report to Percival Stanion, head of the global multi-asset group and chairman of the strategic policy group and starts next month.
In his new role, Mahon will provide strategic recommendations for asset allocation to the multi-asset team as well as sitting on the strategic policy group, Barings’ global macro research and asset allocation committee.
These are responsibilities he has experience of at Momentum where he was co-portfolio manager on a number of multi-asset funds.
Stanion said: “We are delighted to welcome Christopher to the Barings Multi Asset team. With his vast experience of asset allocation and global strategic research, he is a great addition to our team and we look forward to his input to our research platform.”
Meanwhile, at Momentum James Klempster will take on the responsibilities of Mahon on the Diversified Target Return Fund.
