Chris Briant

Chris Briant is a Managing Director and heads PGIM’s Institutional Relationship Group (IRG) in Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Briant is responsible for expanding and managing PGIM’s relationships with chief investment officers of the largest institutional investors in the region.

Prior to joining PGIM in 2024, Mr. Briant was a Managing Director with Morgan Stanley Investment Management, having joined its subsidiary Parametric Portfolio Associates as Parametric's first Australasian CEO in 2013 where he led the buildout of its operational, client and product growth. Before that, Mr. Briant was CEO of a boutique investment manager Tibra Investment Management for two years and previously led business development for Russell Investments Australasia for four years. Earlier in his career, Mr. Briant was on the executive team of BNP Paribas’ custody operation and worked with BT Funds Management for seven years in investment operations and client management. 

A Chartered Accountant, he started his career in accounting firms including Arthur Andersen. Mr. Briant's qualifications include a business degree from University of Technology Sydney, a graduate diploma in applied finance, a graduate certificate in financial planning and CIMA from IMCA. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute, as well as CFA Institute qualifications in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Credit.