Marc H. Malek is a distinguished Alternative Asset Management Executive and Alt Beta pioneer with a 25-year career in the industry.

He is the innovative founder of the first Alt Beta dedicated fund and has excelled in turnkey startup and operations leadership roles for alternative investment groups.

Malek has an impressive background, having formed the highly profitable Global Exotic Derivatives and led operations for a renowned proprietary trading group at UBS, a top global investment bank.

Renowned for his pioneering research and quantitative expertise, he has been a leader in developing alternative investment product offerings, notably introducing the Alt Beta concept in 2002.

As a thought leader, Malek has penned award-winning research papers that have advanced investors' comprehension of alternative investments, showcased in prestigious publications like the Journal of Alternative Investment and recognized by Institutional Investor for 'Best Paper'.

His expertise extends to being featured on the New York Times cover for fund performance and for accurately predicting the 2008 recession, solidifying his reputation as an insightful industry expert.

Marc Malek's educational background includes studies at Lycee, a Bachelor of Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology, and a BA in Mathematics from Reed College.

He has held key positions such as Owner at Conquest Capital Group, Former Chairman at LIFE, Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank, Vice President/Trader at KB Partners, and Financial Analyst at Salomon Brothers.