Blackfinch Group has appointed Chris Swanepoel (pictured) as head of alternative investment market (AIM) investments.
The position was created to strengthen Blackfinch’s commitment to investing in smaller companies and supporting the full lifecycle of businesses.
Swanepoel brings over 25 years of investment experience, and is a CFA Charterholder and member of the CFA Society of the UK.
He began his career at JPMorgan Asset Management, where he joined the Structured Derivatives team and ultimately managed the JPMorgan UK Smaller Companies Fund.
In the mid-2000s, he moved to Barclays to launch and run the AIM IHT Service.
After a stint in corporate finance for CIT, Swanepoel joined Tatton Asset Management, where he built, launched, and ran the AIM Service.
He said: “I am excited to join Blackfinch Group at this pivotal time.
“The company’s dedication to supporting smaller companies is truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to their continued success and growth.”
