Prudent appointed by Nexar

23 Nov 2011
Nexar Capital Group SCA (Nexar), a global alternative investment manager, have appointed Antoine Prudent to the new role of Global Head of Product & Business Development.

Prudent will be in charge of Nexar’s business & product development, client services and marketing teams, and a member of Nexar’s executive and investment committees.

Arie Assayag, Chief Executive of Nexar, said: We are pleased that Antoine has joined Nexar as the partner in charge of global business development. We see significant demand from institutional investors for our alpha generating investment solutions so Antoine’s expertise will be instrumental in our organic growth efforts.”

Prior to joining Nexar, Prudent spent 10 years at Unigestion, and since 2006 ran hedge funds product and business development for the company. Before joining Unigestion, Prudent was responsible for the structuring and sales of equity derivatives at Natixis Banques Populaires.

Prudent said: “Nexar is differentiated by its proven investment process, bespoke investment capabilities and advanced portfolio & risk management tools. Joining a team with a high degree of commitment, professionalism and one of the most impressive track records in the alternatives industry was a very compelling opportunity.”