We round up job changes across the industry

Santander Alternative Investments

Santander Alternative Investments (SAI) has hired Nicholas Stockdale as global head of infrastructure credit.

Prior to joining SAI, Stockdale spent around a decade in senior asset management roles at Queensland Investment Corporation and Patrizia (formerly Whitehelm Capital), and previously spent 16 years at Barclays Investment Bank.

Banco Santander currently has over €12bn in alternative asset commitments with infrastructure credit one of the key areas.

Borja Díaz-Llanos, CIO of Santander Alternative Investments, said: “The addition of Nicholas is a further step in strengthening our infrastructure credit platform.

“His experience in structuring, investing and capital raising across numerous regions will be key to developing our strategy further and delivering stand-out solutions to our clients.”

Odyssean Capital

Boutique investment firm Odyssean Capital has appointed Lindsay Dibden as chair to replace Ian Armitage, who has been non-executive chairman since September 2017.

Dibden is currently on the Odyssean Capital adviser panel as a healthcare sector specialist. He spent 23 years in private equity investment and was a founding partner of HgCapital and a co-founder of 24Haymarket, a business engaged in active investment in early-stage businesses.

Armitage said: “I am delighted that Lindsay is joining Odyssean Capital as its next chair. He knows how to work with talented and independently minded people and people and how to bring out the best in teams.

“With his career in direct investing in illiquid companies, he naturally understands the power of aligning interests, having skin in the game and the benefits this approach delivers to Odyssean’s clients.”

Jupiter Fund Management

Nathan Bostock has assumed the role of chair at Jupiter Fund Management, having joined Jupiter’s board as a non-executive director and chair designate last month.

Bostock’s appointment is part of Jupiter’s board succession process and follows previous chair David Cruickshank’s retirement from the board.

Bostock was CEO of Santander UK from 2014 to 2022 and global head of investment platforms at Grupo Santander until his retirement in 2023.

He said: “Jupiter has a strong brand, talented people and a proven track record of delivering results for its clients. I look forward to working with the board, Matt, and the wider team as we build upon the firm’s strengths to ensure Jupiter’s ongoing success.”

CEO Matt Beesley added: “Nathan brings extensive experience across financial services, including a strong understanding of governance, strategy, and stakeholder management. I thank his predecessor David for his guidance and support, and look forward to collaborating with Nathan on this next stage of Jupiter’s growth.”

The Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI)

The IIMI is actively recruiting a new CEO to lead its work as Dani Hristova prepares to step down as CEO in June to pursue other interests in the industry.

Sebastian Stewart, chair of the IIMI, said: “Dani has achieved an incredible amount with the IIMI over her tenure as CEO, working with our members to support best practise, launching the IIMI Women’s Network and working tirelessly to promote the role and needs of boutique investment firms with the regulator and Treasury.

“On behalf of the whole board, I would like to thank her for her huge contribution to the IIMI and we wish her well for the next step in her career.”