Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM) has appointed Sarah Melvin as its Director of Strategy and Business Development for the EMEA region.

She will provide advice and direction in all areas of business strategy and development and will help build on the momentum MLIM has achieved in the region.

Sarah joins MLIM from Gartmore Investment Management where she was Strategy Manager and delivered a range of strategic projects including reviews of their hedge fund and Japanese businesses. She has experience in market strategy, market intelligence and business strategy gained from working in insurance, financial services and investment management.  Prior to Gartmore she worked at AMP, NPI and CGU.