The French-based asset manager has appointed a former investment banking director.

Tikehau Investment Management has hired Gen Oba, previously managing director of investment banking at Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, as its director of marketing and international development.

Oba started his career in 1996 at Rothschild in Paris, and then worked at BNP Paribas in New York. He spent 18 years at Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, where he managed and developed relationships with international clients and executed major strategic and capital market transactions.

At Tikehau, Oba will support the executive management team of Tikehau IM to further expand the firm in France and abroad. He will also be responsible for the development of Tikehau IM’s marketing strategy and its relationships with large international clients.

The publication is awaiting conformation as to whether Oba is replacing anyone, and will update in due course.