Lombard Odier Investment Managers has strengthened its hedge fund resources with the appointment of Marc Bataillon and his team from Selectium Europe.

Bataillon will lead European equities from London reporting to Aziz Nahas, chief investment officer for equities at Lombard Odier Investment Managers.

Bataillon brings over 20 years of business expertise and seven years in managing long/short Western European equities.

Joining Lombard Odier with Bataillon will be two team members with whom he has worked since starting Selectium: Cyril Marquaire, senior analyst, and Arnaud Mallet, the team’s risk and operations manager. Together, they bring over 29 years of experience in the hedge fund industry to the firm.

Nahas says: “The powerful track record that Marc and his team bring to Lombard Odier and their fundamental approach with a strong risk management culture complements what we’ve built. It further strengthens our European hedge funds expertise. Marc’s drive and ‘calling’ to manage long/short European equities will help fuel our continued success.”