Zangerl, who is London based, will report to Peter Branner, chief investment officer. She will be supported by an “exceptional” multi-asset and alternative investment solutions leadership team and portfolio managers, including Nalaka De Silva, Katie Trowsdale, Christopher Carlton and Max Macmillan, the firm said in a statement.

Zangerl has served in senior roles at Aberdeen Investments for over 10 years, most recently as deputy global head of fixed income, where she was involved with illiquid fixed income, sustainability and business development.

“Marianne’s career at Aberdeen shows how exceptional, home?grown talent can thrive. A proven leader and money manager, she brings deep relevant experience to the multi asset and alternatives team, alongside a strong commercial focus and sustainable finance expertise” Peter Branner, CIO, Aberdeen Investments, said.

“I would also like to thank Darren for his contribution to the multi asset and alternatives team over the past decade, and more recently, his stewardship of the team. Darren’s leadership has established greater accountability across teams, reflected in the continued strong performance of our £40 billion , a private client law firm, has appointed Paul Whitehead (pictured below) as senior partner with immediate effect. He will succeed Clare Maurice, one of the firm’s founding partners.

Paul Whitehead

Whitehead, who is a prominent UK private client lawyer, with more than 30 years’ experience advising high net worth UK and international families, has a reputation for technical expertise, judgment and long-standing client relationships. He has played a significant role in the firm’s development and success since he joined in 2020, MTG said in a statement.

Emma-Jane Weider will continue in her role as managing partner, working alongside Turnor Gardner. Maurice will continue to be actively involved in the firm as a partner, maintaining a number of key client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

“Paul is an outstanding lawyer with a superb reputation in the private client market and brings exceptional experience and judgement to the role,” Weider said. “I am very much looking forward to working with him as senior partner.”

Alumia
, a prominent European fund service platform and a strategic shareholder in Alumia, have appointed Jeremy Albrecht (pictured below) as a member of Alumia’s board of managers. This appointment has been approved by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

Jeremy Albrecht

Albrecht, CEO and country head of Universal-Investment Luxembourg and UI efa SA, is an industry leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services. His presence in Luxembourg will facilitate direct access and foster stronger collaboration between the two organisations, the firms said in a statement.

Albrecht’s appointment from Universal Investment's senior leadership underscores a commitment to Alumia’s future and signals a renewed focus on collaborative efforts – especially with the UI efa SA team and the broader Universal Investment group – to explore new opportunities and enhance the firms’ partnership, the business said.

With a background in asset servicing, client management, and regulatory affairs, Albrecht will make a significant contribution to Alumia's governance framework, it said.

“We are confident that Jeremy’s presence in Luxembourg and involvement will significantly contribute to Alumia’s strategic initiatives, fostering a more integrated and dynamic collaboration with Universal Investment and ultimately benefiting our clients and stakeholders,” David Saab, CEO of Alumia, said.