We round up the latest job moves in 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.
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.”
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.
CEO Matt Beesley said: “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.”
Schroders
Schroders, a global leader in active asset management, has strengthened its senior leadership with the appointment of Patrick Schwyzer as its new head of client group, Europe, further enhancing its European client-centric focus.
Patrick Schwyzer has joined from UBS (Credit Suisse) and will lead the development and execution of Schroders’ European client strategy, with a focus on meeting the evolving investment needs of clients across the region.
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience, Patrick will work in close partnership with the firm’s country heads to translate Schroders’ global priorities into locally relevant offerings.
Based in Zurich, he will join Schroders on 7 April 2026 and report into Matt Oomen, Global Head of Client Group.
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.”
WTW
WTW’s investments business has appointed Sophia Sednaoui as a senior director in its GB Wealth & Retail Investments team, effective from March 2026.
Sophia brings nearly a decade of experience across leading investment management firms in the UK Wealth market. Before joining WTW, she was Head of Investor Relations at CG Asset Management, following over six years at Carmignac.
She said: “I look forward to supporting the evolving needs of WTW’s UK wealth clients and helping to expand access to the firm’s capabilities across this dynamic market.”
