Man GLG Appoints Albert Chu as Portfolio Manager for Natural Resources
Man Group's discretionary investment arm, Man GLG, has hired Albert Chu as Portfolio Manager to lead a new strategy focused on natural resources. Chu will be based in the firm's Boston office.
Man GLG, the discretionary investment engine of Man Group plc, has appointed Albert Chu as Portfolio Manager. Chu will lead a new investment strategy focused on natural resources and will be based in Man Group's Boston office.
Chu brings over two decades of experience in portfolio management, with a focus on the energy, materials, and natural resources sectors. He joins from BNY Mellon, where he managed natural resources strategies. His previous roles include positions at Precocity Capital, Caxton Associates, Citadel, SAC Capital, and Alger.
The appointment is part of Man GLG's strategy to expand its offering of investment strategies. The firm noted that the natural resources sector is undergoing significant changes, presenting opportunities for alpha generation. Man GLG aims to combine deep industry expertise with quantitative capabilities.
"We are very excited to welcome Al to the Man GLG team," said Teun Johnston, CEO of Man GLG. "The natural resources sector presents a fascinating yet complex opportunity for Man GLG and its clients. I look forward to establishing this new offering and harnessing Man Group’s robust technology-driven approach," Chu added.