London-based fund manager Octopus Investments has hired Lotfi Ladjemi as strategic partnerships manager to support the company’s activities in the wealth management market.
In his new role, Ladjemi will be responsible for developing relationships with private banks and wealth management firms.
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Prior to joining Octopus, Ladjemi worked with Draycott Capital, a fund raising and advisory boutique that he co-founded.
He also worked as a sales director at Amundi Asset Management, where he was responsible for managing accounts with key global financial institutions including UBS and JP Morgan.
Ladjemi has also held roles at Citi Private Bank and Macquarie Bank.
Ladjemi’s appointment follows the hire of Tim Lambert to the company’s strategic partnerships team in November 2015.
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By GlobalDataOctopus head of wealth management Steve Skelding said: "We’re absolutely committed to becoming the partner of choice for wealth managers as we see increased demand from high net worths and family offices for tax efficient investments on the back of the latest pension reforms.
"Lotfi brings in-depth knowledge of the wealth management industry and has a strong understanding of investors’ needs, both of which will prove invaluable as we work more closely with the wealth management community."
Ladjemi said: "I am looking forward to working with the team at Octopus to develop our relationships with private banks and wealth management firms."
