Cowen has expanded its Global Alternative Equity Strategies team with four senior hires, strengthening its plans to grow a global market-leading advisory business in event-driven investing and catalyst-driven situations. The new team members previously worked with Mark Kelly, Cowen’s recently appointed Global Head of Alternative Equity Strategies. The new hires are: Tarquin Orchard – Managing Director – Previously a Managing Director at Olivetree Financial, with almost 20 years’ experience in event driven investing, including for RBC Capital Markets, Dresdner Kleinwort, NSBO and Seaport Europe Ltd. Sebastian Greensmith – Director, Sales Trader – 10 years’ experience in event-driven investing, having previously worked at Olivetree Financial, Oppenheimer Europe Ltd. and NSBO. Charlie Hawkesworth – Director, Sales Trader – Eight years of event-driven investing experience at Olivetree Financial, having joined on the graduate program.