Nathaniel Barker
About Nathaniel Barker
Nathaniel Barker is the Head of Global Fixed Income and Head of ESG Investing at MassMutual in Boston, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in corporate restructuring and a diverse educational background.
Title and Current Role
Nathaniel Barker is the Head of Global Fixed Income & Head of ESG Investing at MassMutual, based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this dual role, he oversees assets and strategies related to Global Fixed Income and spearheads the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing initiatives. He has been with MassMutual since January 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining MassMutual, Nathaniel Barker held several significant positions in the finance and corporate restructuring sectors. He served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Investment Grade Credit at Barings from 2008 to 2020. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Corporate Restructuring at Kroll from 2003 to 2007. Barker also worked at KPMG US as Senior Manager in Corporate Restructuring from 2000 to 2003 and at Arthur Andersen as Manager in Corporate Restructuring from 1994 to 2000.
Educational Background
Nathaniel Barker has a diverse educational background. He earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business (1992-1994). He also completed a General Course at the London School of Economics and Political Science (1987-1988). His undergraduate degree, a BA in History, comes from Tufts University (1985-1989). Barker attended Holderness School from 1982 to 1985.
ESG Investing and Leadership at MassMutual
Since January 2020, Nathaniel Barker has been leading the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing initiatives at MassMutual. His extensive experience in finance and corporate restructuring has enabled him to integrate sustainable practices into the company's investment strategies, focusing on long-term value creation through responsible investment.
Over 20 Years of Experience in Corporate Restructuring
Before shifting his focus to investment grade credit and fixed income, Nathaniel Barker built over 20 years of experience in corporate restructuring. He worked in senior roles at prestigious firms such as Kroll, KPMG US, and Arthur Andersen. His expertise in this area has provided him with a strong foundation in managing and restructuring corporate debt and financial challenges.