LGIM Blog – Dave Barron, Head of Index Equity and Factor-based Investing

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David Barron is Head of US Equity Solutions at L&G – Asset Management, America. In his role, he helps expand the firm's footprint of environmental, social, and governance, beta enhancement, outcome oriented and other innovative equity solutions.

David joined the firm in 2015 as a Senior Portfolio Manager on the US Index team.

David then transitioned to work at our London affiliate as Head of Index Equity & Smart Beta where he led the UK Equity Index team with a focus on both traditional and smart beta index strategies.

David returned to the US in late 2021 to take on his current role.

Prior to joining, David was a Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Management at Northern Trust and previously worked in overlay solutions and transition management at BNY Mellon.

David earned a BA in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Colgate University.

He is a CFA charterholder and a CAIA charterholder. He also holds a Series 3 license registered with the NFA.