Global alternative investment manager Canyon Partners has named Chris Hansen partner and chief information officer as it looks to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its investment platform.

Based in New York, Hansen will oversee the firm’s technology strategy and infrastructure, including IT, data architecture and the integration of AI and alternative data, Canyon said.

Canyon, which has $30bn (£22.7bn) of assets under management, said Hansen will work closely with its investment and operating teams to further integrate technology and data across investment research, underwriting, portfolio management and firm-wide operations.

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“Chris brings to the firm significant experience at the intersection of technology and investment management,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Canyon’s co-chief operating officer. “Technology and data are integral to our investment process, helping our teams identify opportunities, evaluate risk, and deliver value for clients. We are excited to welcome Chris to Canyon and look forward to further leveraging his expertise across the entire platform.”

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Hansen joins from TPG Angelo Gordon, where he was managing director and head of product and application development. There, he led a cloud migration and the rebuild of the firm’s portfolio analytics platform, and drove early adoption of AI and alternative data across the business.

Alternative Credit Investor recently examined how private credit firms are integrating AI into their investment processes.