MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pine River Capital Management L.P. (“Pine River” or the “firm”), a global relative value alternative asset manager, today announced that Conan Crum joined the firm as a Portfolio Manager on February 1, 2023. In his new role, Crum will focus on U.S. and U.K. relative value inflation strategies and work closely with Portfolio Manager Matthew Abroe, who oversees all of Pine River’s inflation strategies. Crum is based in Pine River’s Minnetonka office.
“We are excited to welcome Conan to Pine River as a key and senior addition to our growing inflation strategies team,” said Brian Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Pine River. “Conan brings an incredibly strong background managing relative value and inflation-linked strategies, and his appointment reflects our conviction in the potential of the firm’s products and growth trajectory. I am confident that Conan will be an invaluable asset as we continue working to scale our offerings and drive value for our investors.”
Prior to joining Pine River, Crum spent nine years as a Portfolio Manager focused on inflation-relative value trading at Garda Capital Partners – formerly Black River Asset Management. Prior to his time at Garda, Crum served as a Portfolio Manager in BlackRock’s global inflation-linked bond business and worked in its risk and quantitative analysis group.
Crum holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.
“I am thrilled to join Pine River at such an important time for the firm,” added Crum. “Global investor demand for inflation-linked strategies continues to grow, particularly in the current macroeconomic environment, and Pine River is well-positioned to capitalize on this persistent appetite with its differentiated offerings. I am excited to work with the talented Pine River team and look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
About Pine River Capital Management L.P.
Pine River Capital Management L.P. is a global relative value alternative asset manager focusing on alpha generation throughout market cycles. It provides investment solutions to qualified clients through commingled hedge funds and bespoke solutions. Pine River is founded on the values of intellectual honesty, uncompromising improvement, and pursuing common purpose with its clients and partners.
Founded in Pine River, Minnesota in 2002 by CEO and CIO Brian Taylor, the firm now operates out of offices in Minnetonka, New York, and London. Pine River has secured long-term advantages for its clients through significant investment in top investment talent and operational infrastructure.
For more information, please visit pinerivercapital.com.