SVM Asset Management, an Edinburgh-based investment boutique, has appointed Martin Orrin as regional sales manager for the South West.

Martin will be responsible for managing both advisory and discretionary accounts across the South West region. He will report to Colin Thomson, head of wholesale distribution.
 
With over 30 years’ experience in the asset management industry, Martin joins from Aberdeen Asset Management where he was senior business development manager. Prior to this, he worked at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership as investment sales director, Smith & Williamson Investment Management as an associate director and Threadneedle Investments as sales director for national accounts and strategic partners.
 
Colin McLean, Managing Director, SVM Asset Management, says: “We are seeing growing interest for our investment solutions from a range of clients, particularly for our UK Growth and UK Opportunities funds which have both delivered top quartile performance over one, three and five years. Martin’s experience and knowledge will be a great addition to the team. His appointment recognises our commitment to providing great client service and will expand the reach of the SVM brand even further.”