Luma Solutions Services Limited (Luma), a joint venture between OFI Asset management and Gottex Solutions Services (GSS), which operates the first independent European platform offering managed accounts services for both UCITS III and non-UCITS III onshore funds, has appointed Arnaud Massenet as Chief Executive Officer.

Massenet will lead the development of Luma as it aims to become the leading independent onshore managed account platform in Europe, providing OFI Lux’s funds with a technically advanced platform with transparent pricing, high quality service providers, integrated tax reporting and other unique features.

Before joining Luma, Massenet worked for Gottex Fund Management, where he was Head of European and Middle- East Marketing in London for Fund of Hedge Funds products. Previously, Arnaud Massenet was at Lehman Brothers heading the Equity Derivatives department for Europe, after which he moved into investment banking to create the Corporate Derivatives Department. Prior to this role, Arnaud Massenet was at Morgan Stanley where he was closely involved in Equity Derivatives.

Arnaud Massenet earned his Certified Public Accountant degree in Paris and was awarded an MBA Scholarship at the University of North Carolina (US) UNCC.

“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Arnaud Massenet as Chief Executive Officer of Luma, where he will be an integral part of growing this business." says Gabriel Bousbib
CEO, Gottex Solutions Services. "He brings extensive experience in hedge funds, investment banking and marketing to the business and will play an important role in the success of our onshore managed account platform.”