{"id":4157,"date":"2006-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-03-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T04:00:00","slug":"managed-funds-association-hires-robert-j-conant-as-vice-president-business-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hedgeco.net\/news\/03\/2006\/managed-funds-association-hires-robert-j-conant-as-vice-president-business-development.html","title":{"rendered":"Managed Funds Association Hires Robert J. Conant as Vice President, Business Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <em>WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2006<\/em> &#8212; Managed Funds Association (MFA) announced today that it has hired Robert J. Conant as vice president, business development, a new position, based in    New York. His appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Conant joins MFA from Seward &amp; Kissel LLP, New York, where he was an attorney in the firm\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s hedge fund practice. MFA is the primary    trade association of the hedge fund industry.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    At MFA, Mr. Conant is responsible for all aspects of planning, directing and administering the Association\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s Member recruitment and retention programs. In this role, he will provide important    outreach to new members and serves as liaison to MFA Members to increase the breadth of MFA\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s initiatives and advocacy on behalf of the alternative investment industry.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cWe are extremely pleased to welcome Rob as MFA\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s first vice president of business development,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d said John G. Gaine, MFA President. \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cRob worked for the Association before attending law school,    and has been an active member. In light of his unique knowledge, background and skill set, we are confident that he will be an important asset to MFA\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s continued growth and development.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    As an associate at Seward &amp; Kissel, Mr. Conant represented and advised clients in the formation, distribution and operation of domestic and offshore hedge funds, feeder funds and funds-of    funds pursuant to U.S. federal and state securities and commodities law. Prior to joining Seward &amp; Kissel in 2004, he held a similar position at Dechert LLP in Washington, DC, beginning in    May, 2001.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    Mr. Conant was a legal intern at MFA while attending law school and, prior to that, worked full-time at the Association for two years. During that time, he assisted in legal and regulatory    affairs and was integrally involved in membership services and marketing communications.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    Mr. Conant earned his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and an AB in Psychology from Georgetown University.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>  MFA, headquartered in Washington, DC, is the primary trade association representing professionals who specialize in alternative investment strategies including hedge funds, funds of funds and  managed futures funds. MFA\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s over 1,000 members are affiliated with the majority of the 50 largest hedge funds, which manage a significant portion of the over $1 trillion invested in hedge funds.  Since its inception in 1991, MFA has provided industry leadership in government relations, communications, media relations, and education to MFA members and investors.<\/p>\n<p>  <em>For further information contact:<\/em> Kate Rice<br \/>  Executive Vice President<br \/>  Managed Funds Association<br \/>  (202) 367-1140<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2006 &#8212; Managed Funds Association (MFA) announced today that it has hired Robert J. Conant as vice president, business development, a new position, based in New York. His appointment is effective immediately. 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