Swita Investment Management has appointed Richard Borysiewicz as director of strategy and distribution.
Borysiewicz joins the fund manager from Apostle Asset Management, where he was director of sales.
He was also the former chief executive of Amundi Asset Management, which was formed in 2010 through the merger of the asset management arms of Credit Agricole and Societe Generale.
Swita was formed in 2009 by current chief investment officer Andrew Switajewski.
"I am delighted to announce Richard's appointment to our business," Switajewski said.
"His impressive depth of experience in both institutional and retail markets will position us for future growth and expansion."