The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund association, has appointed Michelle Noyes as the chief operating officer of its New York office.

Noyes was most recently the head of international sales and investor relations for BRZ Investimentos, one of the largest independent asset managers in Brazil. While in Sao Paulo, she also served as the Brazil representative for AIMA and established the AIMA Brazil network.

Andrew Baker, AIMA’s chief executive, says: “We are delighted to have someone of Michelle’s calibre and experience on board. She made an outstanding contribution towards helping us to establish a strong presence in Brazil and we expect great things from her in support of our efforts in the US.”

Noyes says: “I am excited to be joining AIMA and am very much looking forward to working closely with our members.”