Fast-growing fund boutique Tidan Capital has appointed Hanna Persson as Head of Business Development and Investor Relations. The appointment reunites Persson with Serge Houles, CEO of Tidan Capital, following their previous collaboration in client-facing roles at the multi-billion-dollar systematic hedge fund IPM Informed Portfolio Management.
In her new role, Persson will lead Tidan Capital’s business development activities, deepen relationships with existing investors, and support the firm’s global asset-raising efforts across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Persson joins Tidan Capital after three years as Head of Sales and Investor Relations at the Stockholm-based asset manager of Ress Life Investments, an alternative investment fund focused on secondary-market investments in life settlements. Prior to that, she spent a brief period at East Capital, where she served as Senior Client Relationship Manager.
Prior to joining East Capital in September 2021, Persson spent nearly 11 years at the now-closed systematic investment manager IPM, holding a range of senior client-facing roles. Her most recent position there was Senior Director and Head of Consultant and Investor Relations. During that time, she worked closely with Serge Houles, then Head of Client Portfolio Management at IPM. Since joining Tidan Capital in late 2023 to lead business development and investor relations, and subsequently assuming the role of CEO in 2024, Houles has been instrumental in steering the firm’s transformation from a single-product boutique into a multi-product platform offering diversified, alpha-driven strategies. Persson’s appointment reinforces that strategic direction.
“Hanna brings a unique background, combining her early experience in investment consulting with nearly two decades at well-established asset management firms, where she has led investor relations and business development for sophisticated institutional investors globally,” says Houles. “She joins Tidan at a pivotal point in our journey, as we experience strong momentum and growing international recognition of our investment programs and our stronger alignment with clients,” he adds. “Beyond her professional contribution, Hanna is someone I have known and worked with for over a decade, and her values, drive, and approach fit extremely well with Tidan’s culture and long-term ambitions.”
“She [Hanna Persson] joins Tidan at a pivotal point in our journey, as we experience strong momentum and growing international recognition of our investment programs and our stronger alignment with clients.”
Serge Houles, CEO of Tidan Capital.
“I am excited to join Tidan Capital at such an interesting phase of its journey,” says Persson. “The firm has built a differentiated platform with a strong investment culture and clear identity. I look forward to working closely with the team to further develop investor relationships and support Tidan’s continued growth.”
“I am excited to join Tidan Capital at such an interesting phase of its journey.”
Hanna Persson, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Tidan Capital.
Founded in 2020 by three alumni from Brummer & Partners, Tidan Capital began with a capital structure arbitrage strategy designed to capture inefficiencies between credit and equity markets. The firm has evolved into a multi-strategy boutique focused on alpha-driven investment strategies. Today, Tidan Capital manages approximately $415 million in assets across its product range. Its client base spans Europe and the United States, serving family offices, pension funds, corporates, and asset managers.
