Matthew Shafer
International Head of Distribution, Europe & Asia, PGIM Investments
Matt Shafer is head of international distribution for Europe and Asia at PGIM Investments, leading its growth plans in wholesale and retail markets outside the U.S. Based in London, he focuses on broadening and deepening relationships with Global Financial Institutions private banks, independent wealth managers, fund of funds, family offices and other distributors. He also has executive oversight of international distribution strategy.
Prior to joining PGIM Investments, Matt was head of EMEA at BNY Mellon Investment Management. Before that, he was head of international distribution at Natixis Investment Managers. Earlier in his two-decade career, he was head of sales for offshore funds, alternative investments and managed products at Merrill Lynch in the US and subsequently in London.
Matt has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Buffalo.