Voya IM Hires Systematic Equities Chief to Scale $24B Portfolio

Event summary

  • Christine Cappabianca joins Voya Investment Management as head of Systematic Equities, overseeing $24B in active and passive strategies.
  • She reports to James Lydotes, CIO of Equities, and will split time between New York and Boston.
  • Cappabianca previously led Systematic Investments at Impax Asset Management.
  • Voya IM manages $353B in assets as of March 31, 2026.

The big picture

Voya IM's hire of Christine Cappabianca underscores the growing emphasis on systematic equities in asset management. With $24B in strategies under her purview, her role is critical in scaling Voya IM's offerings amid increasing demand for quant-driven solutions. The move reflects broader industry trends toward automation and data-driven investing, where firms are investing heavily in technology and talent to maintain competitive edges.

What we're watching

Scaling Strategy
How Voya IM will commercialize its systematic equity capabilities under Cappabianca's leadership.
Alpha Generation
Whether Cappabianca can enhance alpha delivery by integrating Machine Intelligence and Quantitative Equity suites.
Industry Positioning
The pace at which Voya IM can differentiate itself in the competitive systematic equities space.