(Re)setting the innovation strategy at an impactful financial firm
Revise and enhance the innovation strategy for NN Investment Partners, a prominent asset management firm, to strengthen its position in the competitive financial market.
Client
NNIP (Acquired by Goldman Sacks)
ROLE
Client Lead
Challenge
NNIP sought to assess and rejuvenate its innovation and product development strategies to maintain its leadership in the evolving asset management sector, building on successes and learnings from the past few years.
Solution
We collaborated with senior leaders to conduct a comprehensive review of existing innovation practices. Developed a new strategic framework that included clear KPIs, established regular innovation rituals, and defined strategic goals focused on leveraging NN IP’s strengths in ESG-integrated asset management.
Result
The revamped innovation strategy focused on empowering NNIP employees to increase their product offerings and maximize their investment success, reinforcing its market position and driving growth. NNIP was acquired by Goldman Sachs in April 2022.