24 September, 2008
Kleinwort Benson, recently voted Best Private Bank 2008[1],
has appointed Alexandre Pigault as Head of Alternative Assets Research, to further develop the firm’s growing allocation into funds of hedge funds, private equity funds, and other specialist alternative strategies.
Alexandre brings over 12 years of industry experience to Kleinwort Benson. His expert analysis and allocation recommendations of alternative assets will be utilised by the discretionary portfolio management teams as well as the product advisory team, lead by Natalie Merrens.
Alexandre Pigault joins Kleinwort Benson from Blue Oak Capital, after four years at the London based boutique brokerage and fund of hedge funds provider. In this post Alexandre had managed hedge fund research, portfolio asset allocation, and quantitative operations of the firm and was also a member of the investment committee. Previously to Blue Oak Capital Alexandre worked in a number of positions including a consultant in the multi-manager industry and lead the quantitative research team at Barclays Private Clients. He began his investment career in 1996 in London with Paribas Asset Management’s first fund of hedge funds team.
Jeremy Beckwith, Chief Investment Officer commented, "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 quality of the Alex’s research will provide real added value to our clients."
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[1]
Voted Best Private Bank at the inaugural FT and Investors Chronicle Wealth Management Awards