GAM has appointed Anthony Lawler as a member of the senior management and the investment management committees of its Multi-Manager group. He will focus on the ongoing expansion of GAM’s institutional business particularly in the US, through the construction of customised funds of hedge funds portfolios.

As a member of the core portfolio management team, Lawler will contribute to the construction of customised funds of hedge funds portfolios that match the requirements of institutional clients. In addition, he will be appointed Co-Manager for the GAM Diversity Institutional strategy which he will run together with David Smith, chief investment officer of GAM Multi-Manager.

Smith said: “Anthony has an impressive track record and experience in investment and business management roles, broadening and deepening the profile of our long-standing talented team. I am genuinely delighted that GAM’s reputation and expertise has enabled us to attract an individual of his calibre.”

Based in London, Lawler will work with institutional clients worldwide, in particular in the US, to support the local sales teams in strengthening GAM’s relationships with consultants, clients and prospects.

Prior to joining GAM, Lawler held a number of senior positions in the funds of hedge funds industry. Most recently he was head of Portfolio Management at Man Group and prior to that he was head of hedge fund research at Glenwood Capital Investments.