Merville, born in Lebanon, was previously a Director at Merrill Lynch in London, where he spent six years, first as an institutional salesperson in emerging market equities and then in the hedge fund prime brokerage sales group. An experienced banker with exposure to hedge funds and alternative investments throughout his career he has also held roles at HSBC in New York as Vice-President in institutional sales emerging market equities and Credit Agricole where he was an Associate in the private equity business.
“We are delighted to have attracted a professional with Patrick’s experience and standing within the financial services industry,” said Antoine Massad, head of Middle East & Asia at Man Investments. “Patrick’s extensive knowledge of both the industry and the region will greatly enhance our ability to meet the needs of institutional investors within the Middle East.”
“Man Investments has been serving clients in the Middle East for almost two decades. During that time, our business in the region has seen many changes and we have always risen to these new developments,” Massad added. “Most recently, we have seen growing demand from corporate investors and we are now moving to meet that need and serve this new customer base.”
Patrick holds a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut and a MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School.
About Man Investments
Man Investments is an independent and global leader in alternative investments,
providing innovative products and tailor-made solutions for private and institutional clients.
Through its core investment managers, Man Investments has succeeded in developing specialised strengths in different alternative asset classes – hedge funds, leveraged finance and convertible bonds. Established in 1983, Man Investments has launched over 450 products, many of them with leading financial institutions. It manages about USD 44 billion1 and employs more than 1,100 people worldwide. Man Investments’ headquarters are in London and it also has regional offices in Chicago, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Montevideo, New York and Tokyo. Further information on Man Group can be found at www.maninvestments.com
About Man Group plc
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions as well as one of the world's largest futures brokers. The Group employs over 3,000 people in 15 countries, with key centres in London, Pfäffikon (Switzerland), Chicago, New York, Paris, Singapore and Sydney. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EMG.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Further information on Man Group can be found at www.mangroupplc.com
