Future Standard bolsters distribution arm with hire

Future Standard has appointed Chris Keogh as co-president and head of client engagement and capital formation as the firm looks to expand its institutional and wealth distribution channels.

In the role, Keogh will oversee the firm’s global institutional and wealth distribution platform, the firm said.

Previously, Keogh spent nearly three decades at Goldman Sachs, where he served as a partner and most recently as global head of the institutional client business within the firm’s asset and wealth management division.

“As clients seek proven partners in more complex markets, Chris’s experience will be a strong asset across both our institutional and wealth channels,” said Michael Forman, chief executive of Future Standard. “His leadership track record demonstrates clear commitment to our core objective, which is to provide our clients with access to top-tier investment strategies and solutions, always with a long-term partnership mindset.”

The firm said Keogh’s experience spans the US, Europe and Asia, and that during his time at Goldman Sachs he oversaw growth of more than $200bn in assets under management.

Keogh will join Future Standard in the autumn. Philadelphia-headquartered Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager, which has $94bn (£70bn) of assets under management.

Keogh’s appointment and Future Standard’s push further into the wealth market come as the firm broadened its institutional capabilities through the acquisition of Portfolio Advisors and expanded its private markets offering with the addition of Post Road Group’s digital infrastructure team in recent years.

“Future Standard has built a differentiated platform grounded in deep experience, disciplined investing and commitment to performance,” said Keogh. “I’m excited to join a firm with such a robust, talented team, and clear opportunity to further scale its client franchise.”