Ocorian has appointed Maurice Okolo as business development director for West Africa, as the firm opened a new representative office.

Mr Okolo’s appointment follows a series of senior hires, as the firm aims to grow its presence in Africa and the Middle East.

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Mr Okolo will be responsible for running a new representative office for the region, bringing in new business across the Group's full service offering.

He brings over 15 years’ financial, investment advisory and asset management expertise to Ocorian, and joins the firm from Elixir Asset Management, where he was vice president,...