GoldenTree Asset Management, an investment firm that manages alternative and traditional asset strategies for sophisticated institutional and high net worth investors, has appointed Tom Humphrey as a partner and member of the executive committee.

Humphrey will work closely with partners and executive committee members Frank Jordan and Leon Wagner on issues related to firm strategy, client franchise development and the continued expansion of GoldenTree.

Humphrey will report to GoldenTree’s president Robert Matza.

“I have known Tom Humphrey for many years and have always been impressed by his stellar reputation in financial services and his accomplishments in global fixed income and building market leading distribution businesses,” says Steven Tananbaum, chief executive and chief investment officer. “He’s a proven winner and I am certain that he can help grow and develop our franchise. I’m thrilled that he’s chosen to make his home at GoldenTree.”

Humphrey joins GoldenTree following a 24-year career at Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital where he played a leading role in the integration of the two firms following Barclays’ acquisition of Lehman’s North American operations in 2008. At Barclays he most recently served as managing director, head of fixed income distribution Americas, as well as head of global commodities sales. He was also a member of the Americas management committee.

Humphrey joined Lehman Brothers in 1986, rising to the position of global head of credit sales in 1998. In 2000 he assumed additional responsibility for high yield and emerging market sales globally. In 2003, he became head of global fixed income sales, overseeing a workforce of some 750 professionals across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

“I have had the privilege of knowing Steve Tananbaum and the team at GoldenTree since the firm’s inception,” says Humphrey. “My confidence in their investment management process and the proven track record of success provided great motivation for my joining. The opportunity to grow the firm’s global market position is a challenge that I am excited to be a part of. GoldenTree’s core values and commitment to their clients is consistent with everything I believe in and will insure our continued success.”