GAM has appointed Anthony Lawler as a member of its senior management and the investment management committees of its Multi-Manager group. Lawler will focus on the ongoing expansion of GAMs institutional business, particularly in the US, through the construction of customized funds of hedge funds portfolios.
Lawler was appointed co-manager for the GAM Diversity Institutional strategy, which he will run together with David Smith.
Based in London, he will work extensively with institutional clients worldwide, in particular in the US, to support the local sales teams in strengthening GAMs relationships with consultants, clients and prospects.
Prior to joining GAM, Lawler held a number of senior positions in the funds of hedge funds industry. Most recently he was head of portfolio management at Man Group, and prior to that he was head of hedge fund research at Glenwood Capital Investments.
Institutions are set to become our largest client group in funds of hedge funds, and their need for customized solutions remains an important growth driver, says David Smith, CIO of GAM Multi-Manager and member of GAMs executive management committee. We are committed to further expanding our leadership position in this market, especially in the US, the largest market for institutional investment in the world. Anthony has an impressive track record and experience in investment and business management roles, broadening and deepening the profile of our long-standing talented team. I am genuinely delighted that GAMs reputation and expertise has enabled us to attract an individual of his caliber.
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