Ilysse Pratter

Professional experience

Ilysse is Chief Administrative Officer of Nomura Asset Management International, where she leads the people strategy, ensuring it is closely aligned with the firm’s broader commercial objectives. As a member of both the Executive Committee and the Management Team for Nomura Asset Management International, she plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture, driving operational excellence, and supporting strategic growth initiatives across the business.

Ilysse joined Nomura Asset Management following Nomura’s acquisition of Macquarie Asset Management’s US and European public investments business in 2025. Her leadership was instrumental in the successful integration of teams and processes during this transition, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Previously, Ilysse served as the Global Head of People & Culture for the public investments business and Chief of Staff at Macquarie Asset Management, where she oversaw global talent strategy, organizational design, and change management initiatives. She was recognized for her ability to build diverse, inclusive teams and for driving employee engagement and retention across multiple geographies. Prior to Macquarie, Ilysse held the position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Apollo Global Management, where she managed recruitment, talent management, organizational and leadership development, performance management, and employee relations. Her early career at Neuberger Berman / Lehman Brothers focused on talent management and recruiting, further honing her expertise in developing effective people strategies within leading financial institutions.

Ilysse earned a Bachelor of Arts in organizational studies from the University of Michigan.