Candriam appoints chief strategy officer to expand growth plans

Previously a partner at Capital E Advisors

Tom Eckett
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Candriam Investors has appointed Elias Farhat as chief strategy officer to accelerate the group's growth plans.

Farhat started his career at Bain & Company, advising companies in Latin America, Europe and the US on strategic, operational and financial issues. Candriam unveil eight-strong fund range for UK wholesale market He was also a founding partner at Velocity Advisors before becoming a partner at Capital E Advisors. In a statement, the group said Farhat will manage the firm's external growth opportunities while exploring other initiatives relating to Candriam's global strategy. Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO of Candriam Investors, said: "We are pleased to welcome Elias as part of our group. H...

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