Align, a specialist in private debt and media finance, has appointed fund industry executive Manuela M. Froehlich as head of fundraising and investor relations.
Froehlich brings more than 35 years of international asset management experience, having held senior leadership roles at LRI Invest, Aquila Group, F&C Investments in London and HypoVereinsbank in Germany. She is also the co-founder of Fondsfrauen, a professional network for women in finance across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
In her new role, Froehlich will oversee Align’s global fundraising and investor relations strategy. The firm said her extensive network spanning family offices, private banks, institutional investors and foundations will help broaden its investor base and reinforce its position in private debt strategies and film and entertainment finance.
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Adrian Politowski, co-founder Align, commented: “Manuela is a highly recognised leader in fundraising and investor relations. With her credibility and long-standing experience, she brings exactly the expertise and network we need to scale our strategy. Her decision to join Align validates our approach and positions us for institutional growth.”
M. Froehlich said: “I am excited to join Align at this pivotal moment – a firm with a proven track record, 20+ years of expertise, and a strong focus on downside protection, while giving investors access to one of the fastest-growing industries that moves and inspires millions worldwide.”
