Ursula Nitschke has been appointed to the role of Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Syz Capital, the $1.8bln alternatives investment arm of the family owned Syz Group.
As Head of Business Development and Investor Relations, Nitschke will oversee the business development, capital raising, investor relations and communication at Syz Capital.
With over two decades of experience in the alternatives and private markets industry, Nitschke brings extensive expertise and a global network spanning both private and institutional investors. Her deep technical knowledge is further underscored by her authorship of a book on hedge fund performance and risk analysis, establishing her as a leading voice in the field.
Over a decade, Nitschke established, launched, and led the Hedge Fund Advisory Business at UBS Wealth Management by pioneering investor outcome oriented customised single hedge fund portfolios. Prior to joining Syz Capital, she successfully expanded institutional business relationships at INOKS Capital, a Swiss asset manager specialising in Impact Private Debt strategies.
“Ursula’s extensive experience in the alternatives space makes her an invaluable asset to Syz Capital’s growth strategy,” said Richard Byworth, Managing Partner and Head of Liquid Alternatives at Syz Capital. “Since our inception, Syz Capital has been dedicated to product excellence, and Ursula’s addition underscores our commitment to bringing this expertise to a broader investor base.”
Nitschke commented: “I’m thrilled to join Syz Capital and lead its Business Development efforts with such a talented team. Syz Capital’s unique offerings in European private equity, crypto alpha, litigation finance, and bespoke hedge fund portfolios – focused on performance and uncorrelated strategies – make this an exciting opportunity.”
Marc Syz, CEO, Syz Capital added: “Alternatives and private markets can offer investors much needed sources of compelling returns and real diversification in challenging market conditions. We are looking forward to Ursula helping drive forward the distribution strategy of our unique products.” Disclaimer
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