Cowen Investment Management, the global investment management business of Cowen Inc, has appointed Elizabeth Flisser Rosman (pictured), as Managing Director and Head of Strategy.

Rosman will draw on her deep experience in seeding and incubating alternative investment strategies to help Cowen expand its alternative investment management platform by developing internal investment capabilities and partnering with outside managers.
 
Rosman has been sourcing, seeding and incubating alternative investment managers since 1999, when she joined Capital Z, one of the most successful hedge fund sponsors of its time. She most recently led new hedge fund manager development efforts at Reservoir Capital Group, a privately held investment company.
 
"We are extremely fortunate to have Elizabeth join Cowen as the firm continues to expand existing products, invest in managers and develop new investment vehicles relevant to Cowen’s sector expertise and the global environment," says Fred S Fraenkel, Head of Investment Management and Vice Chairman of Cowen. "Elizabeth has the experience, deep industry knowledge and proven judgment to have an immediate impact on our platform and help Cowen meet the needs of our clients.”
 
"We are beyond pleased to have found a partner with the strategic vision that Elizabeth offers," says Thomas W. Strauss, Chairman of Cowen Investment Management. "She is well-equipped to help us navigate a changing alternative investment landscape."
 
Rosman has held numerous board level positions at alternative investment funds and has overseen sizeable investments.
 
"I am excited to join Cowen Investment Management, which has already brought so many talented investment teams into the alternative space," saysRosman. "I’m confident that our team will continue to identify the managers and strategies that will be attractive to investors in these ever-evolving market cycles and economic conditions."