Amundi, Europe’s leading asset manager[1], today unveiled third cohort of the Amundi European Golf Team, a team of promising young female players supported by the Group. Launched in 2021, this programme aims to provide financial support to young female golfers while promoting their career development through greater visibility and access to various sporting opportunities.
The Amundi team welcomes two new players: Nastasia Nadaud (France) and Mimi Rhodes (England) for 2026-2028. They join four players from previous cohorts: Alexandra Försterling (Germany), Sara Kouskova (Czech Republic), Sayaka Takahashi (Japan) and Lauren Walsh (Ireland).
Since its creation, the program has supported 25 players from Germany, the United States, China, France, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the Czech Republic. This programme reflects Amundi's commitment to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity. With the 2026-2028 cohort, Amundi also continues to support talent from countries where the Group operates.
Mimi Rhodes commented: “I am excited to partner with Amundi and join their team of player ambassadors. They have been a huge supporter of women’s golf for many years and are very committed to growing the game. Through their events and talent programme they are providing players with many opportunities and promoting women’s golf on a global”
Nastasia Nadaud, added: “I am very excited to join the Amundi team. They are a leading brand in their sector, and their support means a lot to me”
Sará Kousková, declared: "I am truly honored to continue our partnership with Amundi. The team has become a remarkable group of strong players, so it is not only motivating to push one another to improve but also humbling to be a part of it. I am also excited to continue our shared commitment to sustainability and to get involved in some of the upcoming projects.”
Natacha Andermahr, Head of Communication at Amundi, commented: “Amundi’s investment in women’s golf has continued to grow not only with the creation of our US, Asian and European teams, but also through our continued support of leading golf competitions. Amundi is the title partner of “The Amundi Evian Championship,” the only women's major tournament in continental Europe, and we are involved in the Amundi German Masters, the Amundi Czech Ladies Challenge, and a sponsor of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. The arrival of the latest addition of our European Amundi Team, demonstrates our long-term commitment to women's golf. I would also like to acknowledge Gianna Clemente, Charlotte Liautier, Kim and Morgane Metraux, members of our second graduating class, whom we had the pleasure of supporting and watching progress. We wish them every success in their future endeavors.”
[1] Source: IPE "Top 500 Asset Managers" published in June 2025 based on assets under management as of 31/12/2024
