Luxembourg-based Alceda Fund Management S.A. today announced the appointment of Manuela Fröhlich as Head of Global Fund Sales. She will take up the position on 1st October 2011.
Based in the newly opened St. James’s Street, London office, Manuela Fröhlich will be responsible for developing the international third party distribution for mutual funds on the Alceda UCITS Platform (AUP), which enables fund and asset managers to structure their investment strategies in a UCITS format. The new international distribution capability further enhances the AUP’s already comprehensive suite of services and represents a key competitive advantage compared to other platforms.
Prior to joining Alceda, Ms. Fröhlich headed up Global Wholesale at F&C Asset Management, a position that she left in November 2010 at her own request. During her 10 years at F&C, Manuela Fröhlich played a key role in developing the
German and international sales support and later the global wholesale activities. Before that she worked for HypoVereinbank for over 10 years, in various positions, branch manager and product manager investment funds being the latest.
Fröhlich commented:
“After an enjoyable ten month break, I am excited to return to the financial industry and to join such a market-leading independent structuring house. Alceda’s innovative business concept and attractive product solutions are the key drivers behind my decision to work for this dynamic and growing company. Expanding Alceda’s distribution capability internationally is an exciting task, which I greatly look forward to.”
Michael Sanders, CEO of Alceda added:
“Ms. Fröhlich has significant industry experience and extensive expertise in the fund industry. We are delighted to have her
on board.”
About Alceda
Aquila Capital develops alternative investment solutions for institutional investors worldwide. Founded in 2001 and owner-managed, the investment company considers itself a fiduciary for its clients and applies a holistic approach to managing customised real assets and financial assets.
Aquila Group’s client base consists predominantly of institutional investors in Europe and Asia. Over 200 professionals located in ten offices globally implement efficient investment strategies via fund structures and individual mandates. The Aquila Group comprises Aquila Capital Investmentgesellschaft mbH, which is licensed by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to act as an alternative investment fund manager in Germany, and Alceda Fund Management S.A., which is licensed as an alternative investment fund manager and UCITS management company in Luxembourg by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
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