CQS’s hiring spree continues with the addition of a Fidelity International pensions expert.
Martin Harris has joined the multi-strategy hedge fund shop as its first head of global distribution and services. In his new post, Harris will both coordinate the $10 billion London firm’s worldwide distribution teams as well as its investor servicing.
Harris in February left Fido, where he served as business head for British defined-benefit pension plans.
Over the past six months, CQS has added between 40 and 45 new staff members, and now employs about 290.
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