Houston-headquartered Pandion Asset Management has hired Horatio H. Sparkes (pictured right) as a senior director of business development and investor relations.
Pandion is an investment adviser focussed on responsible gold investments and short-duration credit strategies, according to its website. It builds investment solutions for institutional funds and is currently expanding its offering.
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In his new role, Sparkes will work closely with public pension plans, foundations and family offices to provide strategies aligned with long-term value creation and environmental, social and governance principles.
“Horatio brings a rare depth of experience across both public and private investment platforms, and that perspective will be invaluable as we continue to scale,” said Brent de Jong, Pandion’s chief executive. “His credibility with allocators and commitment to disciplined strategy align closely with how we operate and where we’re headed.”
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Sparkes previously served as deputy comptroller for pensions for New York City and executive director of the New York City Board of Education Retirement System.
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