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Product Summit

Leaders in product management and development gathered in Boston for the 2026 IMEA Product Summit to explore the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of product strategy across the investment management industry.

Hosted by Natixis Investment Managers and supported by Product Council Partner Corporate Insight, this annual Summit brought together senior industry professionals for candid, peer-driven discussions focused on innovation, product evolution, distribution alignment, and the changing competitive landscape.

Agenda Highlights Included:

  • Innovation trends and emerging product structures
  • Product strategy, governance, and lifecycle management
  • Data, research, and market intelligence usage
  • Aligning product and distribution priorities
  • Regulatory considerations and operational challenges
  • Interactive peer discussions and practical case studies

Designed as an intimate, collaborative forum, the Summit provided attendees the opportunity to exchange perspectives with peers, share real-world approaches to product development and oversight, and explore how firms are adapting product strategies to meet evolving investor and market demands.

Thank you to all attendees, speakers, discussion leaders, and partners who contributed to another engaging and valuable IMEA experience.

PRESENTERS

Jennifer Debrosky

Senior Director, Product Manager Multi-Asset Strategies

American Century Investors

Ryan Foreman

Associate Principal, US Distribution Solutions

Broadridge

Samantha Fritsch

Research Manager

Corporate Insight

Cindy Zarker

Relationship Manager

FUSE Research Network

Ben Stewart

Head of Business Strategy & Development, Fundamental Equities and Listed Real Assets

Invesco

Kathleen Wrynn

Global Head of Digital Assets

Invesco

Sean Graber

Investment Management Partner

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Jim Hinkley

Managing Director

Nomura

Nick Elward

Senior Vice President, Head of Institutional Product & Head of ETFs

Natixis Investment Managers

Crystal McClenthen

Head of Product - U.S.

RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.

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