London-based asset manager and investment advisor Eden Financial has recruited Mark Harris, the former head of funds of funds at Henderson Global Investors and New Star Asset Management.

Eden has been appointed to jointly manage the company’s existing multi-asset fund (CF Eden Global Multi-Strategy Fund), and play a leading role in developing the firm’s multi-asset product range.

Harris first joined New Star, which was subsequently acquired by Henderson, in 2003. In addition to overseeing a team of six, Harris personally ran nine funds totalling £800 million ($1.3 billion).

As part of moves to expand its asset management capabilities, in July Eden brought in fund managers Leigh Himsworth and Dan Roberts, both of whom joined from Gartmore.

Earlier this month, Eden Financial launched the CF Eden UK Select Opportunities Fund, with Himsworth as fund manager. “This fund is a 40 to 60 stock ‘high conviction’ portfolio, with significant exposure in UK mid and small cap companies that are slightly off the radar,” said Himsworth of the fund.