Broyhill Asset Management Strengthens Leadership with New COO Jim Watson

Broyhill Asset Management has recently made a significant leadership appointment, naming Jim Watson as their new Chief Operating Officer. This strategic decision is part of the firm's broader efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and foster further growth in the evolving investment landscape.

Jim Watson, who brings over 25 years of extensive industry experience, previously held the COO position at Park West Asset Management. During his tenure there, he was instrumental in scaling the firm from an initial $50 million in assets to a staggering $4 billion over 18 years. This accomplishment underscores his profound capability in both hedge funds and private equity environments, where he effectively built and managed high-performing operational teams.

Chris Pavese, the President and Chief Investment Officer of Broyhill, expressed his enthusiasm regarding Watson’s arrival, stating, "Jim's inclusion is a pivotal milestone in Broyhill's ongoing evolution. His depth of experience in leading top-tier equity hedge funds ensures that our operations maintain the same world-class caliber as our investment strategies. His character and values are an exceptional match for our firm's mission and vision."

Understanding the importance of aligning values, Jim Watson emphasized the resonance he feels with Broyhill's long-term investment perspectives, stating that he looks forward to strengthening operational scalability and excellence within the firm. Watson’s insight will also play a vital role in support of Broyhill's recently launched Broyhill Vitruvian Value Fund. This fund embodies the principles inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man and the classical theories of Vitruvius, reflecting the firm’s ethos that successful investing harmonizes analytical precision with creative insight.

In conjunction with Watson's appointment, Matt McLean also joins Broyhill as a senior member of the investment team. McLean, bringing a wealth of experience in equity research and financial analysis from his time at Millennium Management, will collaborate with Pavese on generating ideas and research strategies across the investment portfolio. McLean’s academic background, including a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University, complements his disciplined approach to investments developed through his dedication to athletics.

Together, the appointments of Watson and McLean signal a robust investment into building a world-class team at Broyhill. The firm aims to combine operational excellence with rich investment expertise to deliver long-term value for their clients.

About Broyhill Asset Management
Established nearly half a century ago as a family office, Broyhill Asset Management operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and presently manages over $275 million in assets. The firm emerged as an independent investment manager in 2022, under the leadership of Chris Pavese. Focused primarily on its flagship global value-oriented public equity strategy, Broyhill emphasizes rigorous capital preservation while navigating the challenges of the investment landscape to maximize long-term client capital appreciation.

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