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Mark Woolley

Mark Woolley

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Mark Woolley is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock Alternative Advisors, the firm's hedge fund solutions team. At BAA, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring hedge fund managers and hedge fund-sponsored co-investments, primarily across Europe and Asia. Previously, he served as Managing Director of Quellos Group, an alternative investment management firm acquired by BlackRock in 2007. At Quellos, he focused on sourcing and monitoring alternative investment managers, most recently for Quellos Asia Limited and previously for Quellos Europe, Ltd. in London.

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BLACKROCK ALTERNATIVE ADVISORS

  • The dedicated team has extensive experience analyzing and selecting hedge funds across various strategies and geographies.

  • They participate in co-investments alongside hedge funds, allowing access to exclusive opportunities for certain clients.

  • BAA utilizes BlackRock's proprietary risk management tools and technology to help clients understand and manage portfolio risks related to hedge funds.

  • They assist clients in constructing diversified and optimal hedge fund portfolios aligned with their specific investment objectives.