MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc., announced the appointment of Geert Henckens as its new Global Head of Private Fixed Income. In this role, Henckens will lead the teams responsible for originating and managing the firm’s diverse portfolio of private assets.
Henckens’s promotion is a key strategic move for MIM as it aims to capitalize on growing demand in the private fixed income market. The company has a strong track record in this sector, having originated $21.6 billion in private fixed income transactions in 2024. As of June 30, 2025, MIM’s total private fixed income assets under management stood at $154.8 billion.
“Geert brings deep global financial markets experience and having a London-based leader of private fixed income and a strong leadership team positions us well to seize additional opportunities as demand grows across this market,” Brian Funk, president of MIM said. Funk, who previously held the role, was appointed MIM’s president in June 2025.
Henckens first joined MIM in 2014 and most recently served as the global head of Investment Grade Private Credit. Prior to his time at MIM, he worked at KBC Bank in London, where he was responsible for arranging and underwriting syndicated loans.
In a statement, Henckens expressed his enthusiasm for his new position. “Our private fixed income platform is well positioned with deep capabilities in originating and managing private assets for our clients, from traditional high-grade private debt…to private asset-based finance, residential credit and private equity and middle market direct lending.” His leadership is expected to drive further growth and help clients achieve their investment goals through portfolio diversification and downside protection.
