StormHarbour has hired Thierry Sciard as managing principal, based in London. He will be responsible for driving the firm's European operations and will also implement strategies for a global alternative asset management business.

His previous role was with Fortis Investments' alternatives and solutions division. Prior to Fortis, Sciard was head of investment management for Europe and the Middle East at Lehman Brothers. He has run global capital markets and fixed income divisions for a number of investment banks during a 25-year banking career.