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Schultze Asset Management appoints global head of strategic business development

Thursday, September 28, 2017
Opalesque Industry Update - Schultze Asset Management, LP, an investment firm specializing in financially troubled and distressed companies, has hired industry veteran Dean Crowder as Global Head of Strategic Business Development.

In his new role, Mr. Crowder is responsible for the development and execution of the overall business strategy and high-priority strategic initiatives for Schultze Asset Management. He acts as a thought partner for senior leaders and supports the general management and progress of Schultze Asset Management's business.

"Dean has a long and proven track record as an alternative investments strategist and extensive experience capturing market share from institutional global clients through marketing and strategy rebranding," said George Schultze, Founder of Schultze Asset Management. "We're confident that he will succeed in helping our great team grow our business even further."

Mr. Crowder has 35 years of experience in the industry, raising billions of dollars from many of the world's largest and most respected institutions. Prior to joining Schultze Asset Management, he was Managing Director at Rotella Capital Management, LLC, where he secured the relationship and seed capital for a new UCITS product launch throughout Europe.

Mr. Crowder also founded Alpha Alternative Investments, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm established as a third-party marketing representative for hedge funds and fund of hedge funds to global institutions, advisory firms and high net worth individuals. Previously Mr. Crowder was with Alpha Investment Management, Inc., later acquired by Safra Asset Management, and directed all global marketing activities in raising over $1 billion in assets, contributing to the firm earning its ranking as 40th largest hedge fund of fund. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University.

About Schultze Asset Management

Schultze Asset Management, LP (SAM) is a specialist alternative investments firm founded by George Schultze in 1998. It manages pooled investment vehicles and managed accounts for hundreds of clients worldwide with a particular emphasis on event-driven and distressed securities investing.

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