The Switzerland-listed asset management group has strengthened its alternative investment capabilities.

Gottex has appointed Laurent Chevallier as senior portfolio manager.

Chevallier previously served as co-chief investment officer at Bucephale Investment Management and as head of hedge fund investments and manager selection at Unigestion. He brings more than 16 years' experience in the analysis and management of alternative investment strategies and has managed macro hedge fund strategies, with a large alternative beta component, since 2010.

The appointment comes as part of Gottex's alternative risk premia focus, and follows the hire of Pierre Udriot from Ernst & Young as the group's new chief financial officer. Chevallier will be based in the group's subsidiary, Gottex Asset Management (Suisse), in Vaud.

“As Gottex pursues its strategic initiative in the area of altermative risk premia, Laurent’s hands-on experience managing macro hedge fund programmes, alternative beta strategies and factor-based investment approaches will represent a major asset and significantly strengthen our capabilities,” said Gottex's executive chairman, Arpad Busson.

“Laurent is a strong addition to the Gottex team as we continue to develop innovative alternative investment solutions for our clients.”