Kames Capital has hired Asian equity specialist Robin Black as the fund house looks to “strengthen its credentials” in Japan.
Mr Black joins Kames’ Edinburgh-based equities team as an investment manager from Macquarie, where he worked as a managing director in the company’s Hong Kong division, focusing on global sales of pan Asian equities.
He has previously worked for Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch and Martin Currie.
At Kames he will report to equities head Stephen Adam and working in the global team with particular focus on Japan.
Mr Adams said: “The appointment of Robin adds strength and depth to our equities team, as we look to further develop our capabilities both in the UK and in continental Europe.
“Robin’s extensive experience in Japanese equities in particular will allow us to strengthen our credentials in the region.”
