Universal Investment Group
Structure and
management
360° competence, 100% independence
As Universal Investment Group we are one of Europe's leading fund service platforms and Super ManCos. With Montagu as the lead investor and CPP Investments as the co-investor, we are backed by a renowned private equity company and one of the world's largest pension funds. This partnership ensures our neutrality and corporate independence.
How we are structured
We are able to offer our clients a wide range of fund services and solutions thanks to our branches, plus our minority shareholdings in MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH and DPG Deutsche Performancemessungs-Gesellschaft für Wertpapierportfolios mbH.
As a strategic partner and minority shareholder of Alumia S.á r.l., we also enable international sales opportunities for our customers through our joint venture.
Our comprehensive portfolio ensures that we can meet various needs and provide solutions for all asset classes. We have the expertise and resources to deliver high value to asset managers and asset owners.
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We operate in fund launch locations across Germany, Luxembourg and Ireland. We also have a significant production site located in Poland. We have established branches in the United Kingdom, France, and Sweden, while also holding an investment in Austria.
Our widespread presence enables us to serve clients in multiple regions and deliver tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.-
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Francesca McDonagh
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Francesca McDonagh has been Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Investment Group and Managing Director of Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH since January 2024.
She manages the Group and is responsible in particular for corporate strategy.
Ronan Doyle
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Ronan Doyle was appointed as Chief Product Officer of Universal Investment Group in November 2024 and Managing Director of Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH in January 2025.
He leads the Group's product strategy, focusing on the design and implementation of full lifecycle solutions that drive client growth.
Mathias Heiss
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Mathias Heiss has been with Universal Investment Group since 2018 and has been responsible as Managing Director for the operational business of Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH, the German ManCo since January 2022. In June 2024 he was appointed as CEO of the German platform. Since January 2025, he has also been the Managing Director of Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH.
As COO, he leads the ongoing development of the operations platform across the Group, always with a focus on client value.
André Jaeger
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
André Jaeger has joined Universal Investment Group in 2004 and was appointed in June 2024 as Managing Director of Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH, the German Third-Party ManCo. He has also been the Managing Director of Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH since January 2025.
In his role as CRO he drives the Group’s risk oversight and control strategies.
John Burns
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
John Burns has been Managing Director of Universal- Beteiligung- und Servicegesellschaft mbH since June 2024.
As CTO, he drives the ongoing development of the technology platform with a focus on innovative client solutions.
Christina Huebschen
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Christina Huebschen has been Manging Director of Universal- Beteiligung- und Servicegesellschaft mbH since April 2024.
In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, she leads the Group on all aspects of human resources, including people strategy and operations, culture and inclusion, talent management, and compensation and benefits.
Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH
Europa-Allee 92-96
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Postal address:
Postfach 17 05 48
60079 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
T +49 69 71043-0
info@universal-investment.com