Credit-focused asset manager Aeon Investments has appointed Bosworth Monck to its advisory board.

Monck has over 30 years’ experience in private equity and private debt investing, in both emerging and developed markets.

Most recently he held the position of global head of investor relations at IFC Asset Management and was part of the firm’s senior management team. His focus was on strategy, fund product development and rolling out communication strategies.

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Prior to that, he held senior roles at Earth Capital Partners, OLEA Capital Partners and EMP Global, according to Money Marketing which first reported the new appointment.

“I am excited to join the high-quality team at Aeon Investments at a time of rapid growth in private credit,” said Monck.

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“The sector offers compelling investment opportunities at a time of uncertainty in the markets and in geo-politics. I look forward to working with Aeon on the next stage of their expansion.”

Aeon Investments chief executive Oumar Diallo added: “We are very pleased to have appointed Bosworth to the advisory board. His wide-ranging experience in the investment management sector will be very valuable as we continue to diversify our offering and expand into new markets.”

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