George R. George R. “Ty” Tydings has joined New York-based Optima Fund Management, the USD 4.1 billion hedge fund of funds manager, as Vice President, Sales. Tydings’ focus will be to broaden awareness of Optima Fund Management and its products among Taft-Hartley plans and their pension fund consultants. Dixon Boardman, Optima’s Founder and Managing Member, said: “I am delighted that Ty has joined our firm. He understands the needs of Taft-Hartley investors and their consultants and has a thorough knowledge of alternative investments. We have invested heavily in our firm over the past several years, and we are eager to spread our message into the Taft-Hartley marketplace.” For top industry jobs please click here
He has 9 years of investment management experience. He was previously Director, Taft-Hartley Marketing at MacKay Shields, LLC. Prior to MacKay Shields, Ty was with ASB Capital Management.