Edinburgh-based asset manager Abrdn has promoted Darren Wolf to Global Head of Multi Asset & Alternative Investments.
He succeeds the current Global Head, Russell Barlow, who is stepping down to take a role with a non-competing firm, after 26 years at Abrdn.
In addition, Christian Howells has joined the firm as Head of Investment Specialists for Multi Asset & Alternatives.
Howells most recently worked as Head of Product Strategy for BlackRock Alternative Advisers in EMEA. He returns to Abrdn having previously held senior investment and specialist roles with the firm for a large part of his 25-year career.
Peter Branner, CIO, Abrdn, said: “These promotions and appointments set us up for continued success and we are thrilled to reward home-grown talent, while ensuring a smooth transition.
“Darren has led our Alternative Investment Strategies team for the past decade, overseeing the management of over $15 billion of assets across hedge funds, private credit and risk mitigation. We are also delighted to welcome back our much-respected former colleague Christian Howells, who knows many of our clients well.”
