London – 6 August 2024 Fund HQ, industry leading provider of outsourced COO and other non-investment functions to the alternative investment sector, today announced the appointment of Olga Romanova as its new Head of Operational Due Diligence (ODD).
Fund HQ works in partnership with asset managers who are seeking expert advisory services and outsourced operational support. From the strategic design of a management company or the launch of a new fund, to embedding a seasoned COO to run daily operations, Fund HQ enables its clients to focus on managing their portfolios and adding value for their investors.
The firm has recently added another division to its selection of services by offering operational intelligence support. Ms Romanova has joined Fund HQ to head up the ODD division, having worked successfully with the team on other outsourced projects.
With over 20 years of experience in audit, due diligence and Responsible Investment Framework implementation, specialising in the hedge fund sector and ESG, Ms Romanova brings strong analytical skills to the Fund HQ team.
Ms Romanova said: “I am thrilled to join Fund HQ as the Head of Operational Due Diligence. Having previously collaborated with the team on various projects, I have seen firsthand the dedication and expertise they bring to the sector.
“I am excited to contribute my 20+ years of experience in due diligence and operational intelligence, and I believe that my skills and deep industry knowledge will complement Fund HQ’s commitment to excellence. Together, we will enhance our clients’ ODD processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards and continue to deliver exceptional value to their investors.”
Charles Grant, Founder and Managing Director of Fund HQ said: “Having worked directly with Olga on shared clients over the last 4 years, I am delighted to have her join the team as Head of Operational Due Diligence. Over the course of her career, Olga held roles that exposed her to all elements of fund infrastructure. This experience, combined with her deep analytical mindset, makes her a first rate ODD and operational intelligence specialist.
The addition of operational intelligence and ODD to the current Fund HQ selection of services is highly complementary, and we look forward to offering this new product to our clients.”
