UK-based boutique Crux Asset Management has hired Ashley Dale (pictured) as international sales director, reporting to CEO, Karen Zachary.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr Dale was CEO of consultancy and capital raising business, Cadogan Capital. Before this, he spent four years at Harvest Global Investments, initially as chief business development officer and chief marketing officer in Hong Kong, before moving to the UK as CEO in 2019.

He spent seven years at Mirae Asset Financial Group in London and Hong Kong. Mr Dale was also head of sales for CLSA UK working with European institutional investors, including pension funds and hedge funds and he was a partner and portfolio manager at GLS Capital Partners LLP.

Crux Asset Management currently manages the TM Crux European Special Situations Fund, TM Crux European Fund, TM Crux UK Special Situations Fund and the TM Crux UK Core Fund.

The company also manages the Luxembourg-domiciled, Crux (Lux) Pan-European Growth Fund and the Crux (Lux) European Special Situations Fund,

Karen Zachary, chief executive officer at Crux Asset Management, said in a statement: “Now a well-established boutique fund management business with a solid fund range and highly respected fund managers, Crux is seeking to expand its international distribution footprint. We look forward to welcoming Ashley, who brings huge experience and expert knowledge, as we commence this exciting next phase of growth.”