Fidante appoints Head of Boutique Strategy and Business Management

Fidante Partners, part of the Challenger Group, has announced the appointment of John O'Keeffe as head of boutique strategy and business management, effective 29 January 2018.

In this newly-created role, O'Keeffe will determine the strategic direction of Fidante boutiques and identify new investment capabilities.

He joins from the Future Fund where he held the role of manager, debt and alternatives from 2009. Prior to the Future Fund, he held roles in London and New York with Fauchier Partners and GAM Investment Management.

Commenting on his appointment, Fidante Partners' general manager, Nick Hamilton, said: "John has exceptional experience in fixed income and alternatives and investment management more broadly. He will play an important role in the growth and continued success of Fidante as we support and grow our current boutique partnerships and consider new partnerships and strategic opportunities."