Lauren Hochfelder Honored Among Pensions & Investments 2026 Influential Women in Institutional Investing

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today that Lauren Hochfelder, Head of Global Real Assets, has been named an honoree in the 2026 class of Pensions & Investments (P&I) Influential Women in Institutional Investing.

In its fourth year, the recognition honors women who are making an outsized impact on the professional investment and retirement markets, as well as demonstrating a commitment to attract, retain, support and uplift women into the industry. Women recognized by P&I include asset owners, asset managers, consultants and service providers who demonstrate a measurable effect and results within their workplace and within the industry.

“I am honored to be recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of its Influential Women in Investing. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working alongside exceptional colleagues and mentors whose partnership, insight and commitment have shaped both my professional journey and our business. This recognition reflects the strength of our team and our shared focus on identifying long-term investment opportunities, adapting through market cycles, and delivering value for our clients. I am also grateful for the many women in our industry who continue to lead, innovate and help create opportunities for the next generation of investment professionals.”

Lauren oversees more than $80 billion of investable capital across private real estate, infrastructure and real assets credit globally. During her 25+ year career at Morgan Stanley she has played a key role in the growth of the Firm's global real assets platform.

Morgan Stanley is proud to have two leaders recognized in this year's class, with Sona Menon, Head of OCIO in Morgan Stanley Wealth Management also named an honoree in the 2026 class.

Honorees were featured in the September 7 issue of P&I, and an awards ceremony and half-day conference will be held in Chicago on September 15.