London-based investment firm MBU Capital has appointed Alan Hubbard as the new group chief executive officer (CEO).

Hubbard, who most recently served as the chairman and CEO of Synergy Financial Products, will be responsible for driving business strategy and corporate governance at the firm.

Previously, Hubbard was the chief operating officer of BlackRock Investment Management, chief operating officer at Alexander Forbes and a director at Schroders.

Mohammed Iqbal, founder & executive chairman at MBU Capital, said: “I am delighted to welcome Alan to MBU Capital. He is a high profile and well-respected senior banker with significant experience of leading profitable and well-governed businesses in the financial services sector. He has the expertise and track record to enable us to build on the strong growth we have archived since we launched the business a few years ago.”

Hubbard said: “I am excited to join MBU Capital. The business is well-recognised as an innovative and successful investor in real estate developments. It also has outstanding credentials in asset-backed finance, alternative investments and corporate finance and is well-placed to deliver strong business growth alongside offering its institutional and private clients the potential for excellent investment returns”

MBU Capital also offers its services to family-offices and high-net-worth individuals.