Opalesque Industry Update - Alder Capital DAC, the Dublin-based, systematic investment manager, announces the appointment of John Parkin in the newly created role of Head of Product Management and, as part of this new role, the Company’s intention to open its first overseas office in London*. Once opened, John will be based in the new branch office and will be responsible for the global co-ordination of all product matters including all aspects of product positioning and client communication.
John will also act as Chair of Alder Capital’s Investment Committee and will report to Mark Caslin, Alder’s CEO & CIO. This new function and the associated infrastructure investment reflects Alder Capital’s plans to further grow the existing business whilst also expanding its international reach. John brings over 20 years of investment management experience, most of which has been spent in alternative investments. John joins Alder following three years as co-founder, COO & President of Singapore-based Braid Capital. Prior to Braid, John was Director of Product Management at Aspect Capital having joined Aspect following eleven years at Schroder Investment Management where he was a co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Fund of Hedge Fund business. John holds a BA(Hons) Economics & Politics from Durham University. Commenting on John Parkin’s appointment, Mark Caslin, Chief Executive Officer of Alder said: “I am delighted to welcome John to Alder. His extensive industry expertise will play a major role in further developing our presence within the international marketplace. John’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to expand our investment offering to a broader institutional client base.”
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Industry Updates
Alder Capital hires John Parkin to head product management
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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