Insight Investment, a UK-based institutional asset manager, has appointed Philip Anker as global head of distribution.

Based in London, he will report to Abdallah Nauphal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insight, and will join the firm’s executive management team and board of directors, subject to regulatory approval.

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For the past four years, Anker has been Head of Investor Relations and Business Development at Paloma Partners, the multi – strategy hedge fund, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Previous experience includes leadership positions at The Blackstone Group and Citigroup Alternative Investments. Anker started his career with Deutsche Bank in New York and London where latterly he was Co – Head of D B Absolute Return Strategies for Europe and the Middle East.

Abdallah Nauphal, CEO, Insight Investment, says: "We are delighted to welcome Philip to Insight. This newly created role reflects both the increasingly global nature of our business following the integration of Pareto and our continuing ambition to broaden and deepen our investment offering. Philip has extensive experience in working with investors and intermediaries around the world and a deep understanding of the alternative investment spectrum. This experience will be invaluable as we seek to expand Insight’s wholesale and institutional client base across all markets."

Anker says: "Insight has established an enviable reputation and franchise in the UK and Europe, and I am excited by the opportunity to build on this and help with the firm’s next stage of development. Abdallah and Insight’s executive team have done a remarkable job creating a uniquely client – focused and solutions – driven investment business and I am looking forward to contributing to its continued success and expansion into new markets."

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