Kleinwort Benson hires head of alternatives research
Kleinwort Benson has hired a new head of alternative assets research as the manager seeks to grow its presence in funds of hedge funds, private equity funds and other alternatives.
Alexandre Pigault joins the UK wealth management arm of Dresdner Kleinwort, after four years at Blue Oak Capital, the London-based boutique brokerage and fund of hedge funds provider.
He will work with the discretionary portfolio management teams and the product advisory team, led by Natalie Merrens.
Jeremy Beckwith, chief investment officer said: “Alex’s expertise is a real asset to Kleinwort Benson’s investment team, and his knowledge of the alternatives industry will be leveraged for the benefit of our clients. Along with Natalie, we believe we have an outstanding team of investment experts with a market leading range of skills and understanding.”
The move comes a fortnight after the wealth manager hired Mary Haly as a senior investment manager for the portfolio management team, from Baring Asset Management.
Kleinwort Benson is owned by German bank Dresdner Bank, which earlier this month announced its sale to rival Commerzbank for €9.8bn ($14.8bn).
The bank has offices in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Guernsey, Jersey, London, Manchester, Cambridge, Leeds and Newbury.
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