Barings Appoints Ulrich Cord as Head of Wealth Management & Family Offices Germany
Barings, one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, today announced the appointment of Ulrich Cord as Head of Wealth Management & Family Offices Germany within its Global Client Group.
Based in Munich, Ulrich will be responsible for further developing Barings’ wealth business in Germany, with a particular focus on banks, family offices and wealth management clients. He will work closely with colleagues across Barings’ Global Client Group and investment teams to deepen client relationships, broaden access to the firm’s investment capabilities across public and private markets and support the continued growth of Barings’ wealth business in Germany.
His appointment reflects Barings’ continued commitment to expanding its presence in the German wealth market and supporting the firm’s broader strategic focus on growing its wealth business globally.
Ulrich brings more than 15 years of experience across wealth management and asset management distribution. He joins from Invesco, where he most recently served as Head of Wholesale & ETFs Germany, leading relationships with banks, family offices and intermediary clients.
Sascha Specketer, Managing Director, Co-Head of Europe, Global Client Group at Barings, said:
"Germany is a strategically important market for Barings and a key part of our ambitions in the wealth channel. Ulrich brings deep experience, strong client relationships and a proven track record of growing wealth businesses. As we continue to broaden access to Barings' capabilities across private and regional banks, family offices and wealth management clients, he will play an important role in deepening client relationships and supporting our next phase of growth in the region."
Ulrich Cord, Head of Wealth Management & Family Offices Germany, Global Client Group, at Barings, said:
"The German wealth market continues to evolve, with clients increasingly seeking access to a broader range of investment opportunities across public and private markets. I am excited to join Barings and look forward to working with clients across Germany, helping them access the breadth of the firm’s capabilities and supporting their long-term investment objectives."
About Barings
Barings is a $502 billion* global alternative asset manager that partners with institutional, insurance and wealth clients and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual with a minority investment from MS&AD, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across credit, real assets, capital solutions and emerging markets.
*As of June 30, 2026
