GAM expands distribution team
GAM Investments has appointed Ryan Crewe as manager – key accounts for their wholesale business in Australia.
In the new role, he would be responsible for developing GAM’s distribution efforts in the wealth advisory market in Australia.
His appointment aimed to further expand GAMs local presence and deepen their relationships with Australian private wealth advisers.
The appointment coincided with the expansion of GAM’s local product offering to include GAM Systematic Core Macro and Commodity Trade Finance, which complement their established local offerings GAM Systematic Alternative Risk Premia and Insurance Linked Securities.
Crewe would be based in Sydney and report to Alex Zaika, managing director for Australia.
“Ryan’s appointment will further support GAM’s growth in the Australian wealth advisory market,” Zaika said.
“He has an excellent reputation and has worked with sophisticated advisers who are demanding differentiated, institutional grade solutions.”
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