K2 Asset Management appoints former UBS Head of Wholesale

K2 Asset Management has confirmed the appointment of Alistair Dunne to the role of head of wholesale distribution, effective 13 February 2017.

Dunne joins from UBS Global Asset Management, where he was head of wholesale sales, Australasia from September 2013.

The firm has also confirmed the appointment of Damian Craven, who joined the firm in January 2017 as head of retail distribution.

Commenting on the appointments, K2's managing director, Campbell Neal, said: "I am delighted that we have employed two very experienced distribution specialists in Alistair and Damian to drive a new and focused distribution strategy. We intend to realign our distribution efforts to better service our existing and prospective clients as we look to significantly grow our business."

Craven and Dunne said they were excited about the opportunity to "work with high calibre investment professionals that have a very strong performance track record."