Liontrust Asset Management (Liontrust) has appointed Carol Hyner to its multi-asset sales team, which is responsible for £899 million in assets, enhancing its distribution capabilities,.

She will be responsible for selling the specialist fund manager’s target risk managed portfolio service (MPS) to advisers in East Anglia and the Northern Home Counties. The MPS consists of 26 growth, income and dynamic Beta portfolios.

In her new role, Ms Hyner will work alongside head of multi-asset sales Mark Keogh, and Graeme Southern who covers the North of England and Scotland.

John Husselbee, head of multi-asset at Liontrust, was pleased with the appointment, noting that her personal attributes would be beneficial during an important period for the firm.

He said: “Carol is a great addition to our sales team. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and extensive and strong relationships with advisers. Carol joins as we have been expanding the number of advisers using our managed portfolios and she will help us to continue this growth.

Commenting on wider strategies, Mr Husselbee explained the importance of its multi-asset team.

He explained: “At Liontrust, we seek to deliver value for money to advisers through our Multi-Asset service by keeping costs to a minimum; adding value through strategic asset allocation, tactical asset allocation, fund selection and portfolio construction; and by creating a real partnership with each advisory firm.”

Liontrust was launched in 1995. It currently manages £14.1 billion, with shares quoted on the London Stock Exchange.