KPMG, the US audit, tax and advisory firm, has appointed Michael Cross as director of account relationships as the firm continues to expand its Alternative Investments (AI) team in the Southeast.
Cross, who has and continues to hold leadership roles with hedgefund and alternative investment associations throughout the Southeast, is responsible for managing client relationships and developing new business with hedge funds, private equity firms and real estate funds.
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Al Fichera, national leader, Alternative Investments, Audit, said: "The alternative investments market in the Southeast is growing and will continue to expand over the next few years and in response, KPMG is investing in resources to meet that need."
Chuck Walker, national leader, Alternative Investments, Tax, said: "We are confident that we have a have a strong and experienced team in place, led by tax partner Jennifer Blumer, to meet the needs of our current and future AI clients here in the southeast. Cross will play a key role in helping develop new relationships with our clients and creating new business opportunities for the firm."
Maurice Holmes, national account relationship managing director for Alternative Investments, said: "Cross is one of several account relationship directors that KPMG will be bringing on board in strategic cities around the US, as the firm continues to expand its AI practice."
Cross is currently president of the Southeastern Hedge Fund Association, chairman of Hedge Fund Cares Southeast, and is a co-founder of the Alternative Investments Group of the Carolinas, and co-founder of the Mid-South Alternative Investment Association.
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