Xavier Galiez

Xavier Galiez is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in fixed income portfolio management, currently serving as a Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at AXA Investment Managers since June 2005. In this role, Xavier leads the Euro Government Bonds Strategy, manages EUR 4 billion in assets, and integrates ESG criteria into investment strategies. Xavier has successfully launched and manages a Total Return fund worth EUR 1 billion, covering a wide range of strategies including credit and currency hedging. Prior to AXA, Xavier was a Fixed Income Quant at BNP Paribas Investment Partners, where responsibilities included risk management and performance attribution. The professional background also includes a consultancy role at R.I.B., focusing on developing fixed income management tools and conducting audits during corporate mergers. Xavier began an academic journey in engineering, obtaining a degree from ESME in 1998, supported by earlier internships in software development.