Biography

Lynda Schweitzer is a Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of the Global Fixed Income Team at Loomis, Sayles & Company. With 39 years of investment industry experience, Lynda co-manages the Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund, in addition to a suite of products outside the US and multiple global bond portfolios. She is also a member of the Macro Strategies, Developed Markets Sovereign and Global Credit Sector Teams. Prior to joining Loomis Sayles in 2001 as a Global Portfolio Specialist and Trader, Lynda worked at Putnam Investments as a global bond trader for both developed and emerging markets. In her tenure at Putnam, Lynda was also a global fixed income trading assistant and custody operations supervisor. Previously, Lynda worked for State Street Bank and Trust Co. as a fund accountant, responsible for custody and pricing of global fixed income funds. She earned a BA from the University of Rochester and an MBA from Boston University. Lynda is a CFAĀ® charterholder and holds the CFA Institute’s Sustainable Investing Certificate.

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Latest Insights by Lynda Schweitzer, CFA

Market Commentary & Outlook Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve
September 4, 2025 • 15 min read

Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve

The disinflation trend has continued, and a shift to easier monetary policy appears to be underway. Geopolitical risks and other variables loom[…]
Full Discretion, Private Credit, Alpha Strategies, Mortgage and Structured Finance, Global Fixed Income, Emerging Markets Debt, Relative Return, Trading
Alpha Engine Perspectives Worldwide Reach; Local Expertise: Meet the Global Fixed Income Team
August 28, 2025 • 2 min read

Worldwide Reach; Local Expertise: Meet the Global Fixed Income Team

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Global Fixed Income
Alpha Engine Perspectives Antimicrobial Resistance Overview
February 26, 2025 • 12 min read

Antimicrobial Resistance Overview

The Loomis Sayles Global Fixed Income Team believes antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical issue with the potential for material financial implications.
Global Fixed Income

About the Global Fixed Income Team

Investors on the Global Fixed Income team

David Rolley, CFA
Co-Head of the Global Fixed Income Team, Portfolio Manager
Scott Service, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of Global Fixed Income
Hank Lynch, CFA
Global Strategist
Heather Ridill, CFA
Global Credit Portfolio Manager
Ryan MacKay
Global Credit Strategist
Raffaello Distefano, CFA
Investment Director
Kevin Creeden, CFA
Investment Director
Paul Malaguti, CFA
Associate Investment Director
Gary Mahler
Portfolio Construction Strategist
Matthew Murray
Investment Analyst
Nadia Son
Investment Associate