Kartesia has appointed Arrow Global’s Duncan Browne as head of investor relations.

The pan-European alternative asset manager said that Browne’s experience in capital raising, investor engagement and product development will be key as the firm continues to expand its global investor base.

Browne is based in London and reports to Laurent Bouvier, managing partner. He now leads Kartesia’s investor relations team, working closely with Xavier Bertrand, head of private wealth solutions.

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Previously, Browne joined Arrow Global as head of investor relations in 2017 and played a key role in Arrow’s evolution into a leading European private markets fund manager.

His appointment comes as Kartesia enters the final stages of its sixth-generation credit opportunities fund, which the firm said has already secured significant commitments from both long-standing partners and new investors.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Duncan,” said Bouvier. “His track record of building high-performing IR functions and his deep understanding of investors’ needs make him a perfect fit for our growth strategy and ambitions. With fundraising progressing strongly and an expanding platform of solutions, Duncan’s leadership will be instrumental in taking our investor relationships to the next level.”

Kartesia manages €7bn (£5.9bn) of assets and focuses on providing financing to mid-market companies across a range of industries.

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