Having assumed the role on 31 August, Rupert Robinson will work with Gresham House chief executive Tony Dalwood to develop the group’s asset management arm.
The specialist asset management firm seeks to benefit from what it sees as a growing trend of investors turning to alternative investment strategies.
“Alternatives are continuing to surge in popularity and it is not just institutional investors who are capitalising on the opportunities,” said Robinson.
“Increasingly, family offices and ultra-high net-worth individuals are allocating more of their capital to illiquid assets and structured co-investment ‘club deals’ in their search for superior returns.”
Robinson brings 30 years of experience to Gresham House, having previously been head of investment and CEO of Schroders Private Bank, prior to which he was head of wealth management at Rothschild Asset Management.
Dalwood added: “Gresham House has seen significant change in the first nine months of this year as we develop the asset management business. Rupert’s appointment is yet another milestone and we have some exciting opportunities in the pipeline for the remainder of the year.”
Gresham House’s interim results are due to published 23 September.
