GAM Investments has appointed Charles Naylor as global head of corporate communications and investor relations, effective 3 February.

Based in London, he will report to group chief executive Peter Sanderson. He will also join the firm’s senior leadership team.

Mr Naylor joins the firm from Puma Energy, where he was interim head of corporate affairs and marketing. He has also held communications roles at a range of firms including Credit Suisse, Hess Corporation, Centrica, HSBC and the Confederation of British Industry.

Mr Sanderson commented: “Communications is key as GAM continues to rebuild trust and con...