The London-based asset manager Alquity announced on Tuesday that Eric Frisanco will be responsible for fund distribution across wholesale, institutional and family office clients, «with a specific focus on Switzerland,» according to the company statement.

Frisanco will report to Head of Sales Florent Guy-Ducrot and join the team responsible for distributing products focused on US small- and micro-cap equities, global equities, emerging markets strategies and multi-asset funds.

Well Connected in Switzerland

Frisanco is already highly familiar with the Swiss financial centre and the dynamics of the local asset management industry. Most recently, he worked in Switzerland for MF & Partners as Senior Investment Advisor covering private equity, private credit and real assets. During his time there, he also gained experience in Beijing.

He began his career at Carmignac in Zurich and Geneva as Business Development Manager. According to the media release, he built up an extensive network of relationships across both the Swiss and wider European markets during that period.

Commenting on the appointment, Alquity Chairman Paul Robinson, who founded the boutique in 2012, said: «Eric’s experience and expertise will be instrumental in helping Alquity Group further expand its reach.»

His future supervisor, Florent Guy-Ducrot, added: «I am convinced that his skills will contribute significantly to our success in Europe in general and in Switzerland in particular.»