New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The Hedge Fund Association has  appointed April J. Rudin as chairperson at a new High Net Worth Advisory Board. Rudin has over 20 years of marketing experience in both corporate and financial services settings. In a separate move, the HFA promoted Ryan Mitchell to HFA West Coast Chapter Regional Director.

“The Hedge Fund Journal calculates that around 40% of total worldwide investment in hedge funds comes from high net worth individuals,” observed April Rudin. “This new initiative is designed to enable the HFA to provide more directly focused advice and guidance to that key constituency. I look forward to doing the best I can in my exciting new role.”

Ryan Mitchell has more than 12 years of experience in the alternative investments industry, with vast experience in trading, manager research, portfolio construction and portfolio management. He is currently a Senior Vice President at Triton Capital Advisors.