AlphaReal, a boutique real assets fund manager, has appointed two senior professionals to its team: Chris Palmer as senior adviser and Jamie Cash as senior funds director.
Chris Palmer, formerly head of illiquid asset origination at Phoenix Group plc, has a background in structuring private assets for insurers and working with Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes. In his role as senior adviser, Palmer’s experience with private assets and pension schemes will be a key asset to AlphaReal, enabling the firm to provide further value to clients within these sectors. “I’m excited to work with the team at AlphaReal as it continues to grow and attract investors looking to capitalise on its unique secure income investment strategies,” said Palmer.
Jamie Cash joined from Rothesay Life, where he focused on long income and commercial mortgages, bringing a decade of experience in commercial property and advisory across asset classes such as hotels, healthcare, offices, and retail. Over his career, Cash has managed over £2 billion in equity and debt transactions globally. At AlphaReal, he took on the role of co-fund manager for AlphaReal’s Index Linked Income Fund (ILIF), a UK commercial ground rent fund, where he will work alongside chief operating officer and Partner Mark Rattigan.
Ed Palmer, chief investment officer and head of sustainability at AlphaReal, expressed enthusiasm for the new hires, saying: “We are delighted to attract people of Chris and Jamie’s calibre. As a boutique real assets fund manager, our differentiating factor is our people and their knowledge and expertise. Both Chris and Jamie have a wealth of knowledge in our markets and are a welcome addition to our expanding team.”
As professional investors increasingly look to diversify portfolios with innovative, secure income strategies based on a deep understanding of real asset classes, AlphaReal is well-positioned to meet this demand. With these strategic hires, the firm aims to continue building on its expertise in secure income investments, supported by its team’s industry knowledge and client-focused approach.
