Bruce Amlicke

Since joining Blackstone, Mr Amlicke has overseen all aspects of asset allocation, hedge fund manager evaluation, selection and monitoring, portfolio construction, portfolio management and risk management. Additionally, Mr Amlicke is involved in strategic planning and leads new product innovation. He also serves on BAAM’s Investment Committee and Advisory Board. Before joining Blackstone in 2004, Mr Amlicke was Chief Investment Officer at UBS O’Connor for the global hedge fund of funds business. He chaired the group’s investment committee and ran the investment function, including manager selection, portfolio management, risk control and asset allocation related to the firm’s various product offerings and institutional mandates. Mr Amlicke began his career at O’Connor & Associates as a currency options trader. From 1986 to 1995, Mr Amlicke traded listed, OTC and exotic derivatives, with his ultimate responsibilities in Philadelphia, Chicago, Singapore and London, including managing global derivative portfolios and acting as Risk Manager for the Far East time zone.