GAM adds to local team

GAM Investments has appointed a local distribution manager to help it launch a dedicated sports investment strategy.

Based in Sydney, Alexandra Williamson will report to GAM's head of Australia Alex Zaika.

Williamson's appointment will expand the fund's local presence and deepen GAM's relationships with local institutions, advisers and family offices.

She joined First Sentier Investors, where she looked after a suite of institutional client segments.

Williamson began her career at Maple-Brown Abbott, where she was jointly responsible for marketing, business development and customer service in distribution.

Her appointment coincides with GAM's plans to launch a dedicated sports strategy that will provide capital solutions to some of the most valuable sports leagues and franchises around the world.

This differentiated investment strategy will complement the Swiss asset manager's existing local offerings in late-stage private companies, systematic macro and insurance-linked securities.

Zaika said: "We are delighted to welcome Alexandra, who will further support GAM's growth across both institutional and wealth advisory markets in Australia.

"Her understanding of the nuanced requirements of insurers, pensions and family offices will allow us to provide solutions to meet their needs."