OREANDA-NEWS. September 01, 2015. Adamas Global Alternative Investment Management Inc. (including its affiliated companies, referred to as "Adamas"), the investment manager of AIM-quoted Adamas Finance Asia Limited ("ADAM"), today announces that Marc de Kloe has joined its executive team as Managing Director.  Marc will be responsible for strategic planning and corporate business development for both Adamas and ADAM. Based in Amsterdam, Marc will report directly to the CEO of Adamas.

Marc is to develop and grow strategic relationships with European based groups for Adamas and ADAM, as well as implement better operational, corporate and ESG best practices that he has been at the forefront of implementing in previous roles.  His involvement in building and developing alternative investment platforms, product development knowledge and as a spokesperson for the hedge fund and alternatives industry is widely recognised and will be instrumental to Adamas as it grows its business.

Barry Lau, Managing Partner & CIO of Adamas said: "We are excited about the appointment of Marc.  He will bring his unique experience, market insight, relationships and capabilities that will allow us to continue evolving the business and penetrate new markets."

Marc has more than 20 years' experience in the investment industry throughout Europe.  He previously worked at ABN AMRO Private Banking where he was Global Head of Alternatives and Funds, responsible for over EUR 3 billion in alternatives and over EUR 60 billion in longonly funds. He is a founder and director of Alternatives 4 Children, a Dutch registered charity raising money from the investment industry for children, which is seen as one of the industry's leading charities.  Marc was also named by Financial News in 2013 as one of the "40 Under 40 Hedge Fund Rising Stars".

Established in 2009, Adamas currently has approximately US\\$650 million in total under management.  Adamas is an award winning investment group that provides structured funding for growth enterprises in Greater China and developed markets across Asia.  The team comprises 40 professionals based in Hong Kong and Shanghai.