SEI has announced the appointment of Cedric Bucher as Director of Client Investment Strategy (Private Client).

Bucher's experience with private clients in the EMEA market and knowledge of investment solutions support SEI's commitment to providing clients with valued services and continued enhancements to their investment capability.

Bucher most recently worked for Barclays Wealth Asset Management, where he was responsible for developing and rolling out product strategy and enhancements to their manager-of-manager investment funds. He also led the launch of a number of investment products, including the risk-controlled, multi-asset class high income fund range, and short duration floating rate notes funds.

Prior to this, Bucher was head of investment communications and market intelligence and chief operating officer across various infrastructure departments of Barclays Capital.

Commenting on the appointment, Mark Rockliffe, Director of Asset Management UK, SEI Global Wealth Services, said: "Cedric's appointment will contribute greatly to our existing investment proposition and portfolio strategy, bringing a wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and expertise to the team.

"He will play an integral role in shaping and delivering ongoing development plans, enabling us to better position SEI for future growth in the market, and allow us to continue to formulate and implement market leading solutions which best serve our clients."