ALPS Fund Services (ALPS), a provider of administration services to the alternative asset management industry, has appointed Michael W Gull as Vice President, Business Development for the firm.

Gull, who has 20 years of Wall Street experience, will be responsible for growing ALPS’ hedge fund administration business on the East Coast.

“With the continued growth of our Boston operations and the large number of managers launching new products in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, we are excited to have Michael on the ground for us in Manhattan,” says Jeremy May, President of ALPS Fund Services. “Michael has a proven history of excellent client service that is perfectly suited to his new role here. We’re delighted to have him on board.”

Gull comes to ALPS from INFONIC AG, a provider of software solutions to the alternative investment sector, where he was Head of US Sales. Previously, he held Director level positions in the Investment Banking industry with Citigroup and Bear Stearns, where he sold prime brokerage to hedge fund managers.

Based in New York City, Gull is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati where he earned a BSBA in Finance.