Ken McGuire has been named a COO, charged with overseeing the development of the firm’s hedge fund and managed futures platform, Altegris Premier Managers Funds.

Mr McGuir was previously managing director of product management for single manager hedge funds at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services.

“Ken has an extensive background in developing and managing operating platforms in support of world-class alternative investment managers. Adding Ken to our team will accelerate the already rapid expansion of our platform. We look forward to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations under Ken’s experienced leadership,” said Jon Sundt, president and chief executive of Altegris Investments.