Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager and team leader who has driven investment ideas and generated strong returns for high-profile institutional clients over many years at Lazard, often in challenging economic environments. With an unwavering eye on achieving clients’ objectives, I have created investment positioning, rationales, outlooks, and solutions, including:> Co-founded and grew Lazard's Multi Asset Investments Group.> Built outsourced CIO investment process and won significant OCIO business.> Designed and managed global balanced, tactical, high conviction, real assets, diversified return, and custom solutions mandates along with a series of volatility targeted allocation strategies and mutual funds.> Researched and designed a new process for allocating to thematic investments, adding capabilities and business opportunities beyond the scope of traditional asset allocation. I deeply enjoy partnering and building trusted relationships with clients, as well as leading and mentoring team members, helping them build their knowledge and capabilities.Outside the world of investing, I’m a jazz drummer, composer, instructor, and recording artist, whose role models include Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Donald Byrd, Wayne Shorter, Neil Peart, Allan Holdsworth, Mark Turner, Charles Mingus and Chick Corea.