IFM Investors has appointed John Carey as investment director of European infrastructure debt in its debt investments team in London.

Carey joins IFM Investors from Moody's, where he was a senior analyst in infrastructure finance.

This appointment follows IFM strategy of strengthening its infrastructure debt team globally. In June 2013, the firm made two appointments:

• Hannah Lindberg, Investment Analyst, based in London
• Linda Cunningham, Investment Director, based in Melbourne.

Hannah is responsible for undertaking credit research and deal analysis in support of IFM's infrastructure debt capability in London and Linda is responsible for key credit portfolios, product strategies and management of debt funds.

In October 2013, the firm appointed Rich Randall as Executive Director Debt Investments for North America. Rich Randall, ex Royal Bank of Scotland, is based in New York and leads the expansion of IFM's infrastructure debt business into North America. He started on November 4th, 2013.

Later in December 2013, IFM announced the appointment of Michael Kulper as Executive Director, Infrastructure. He is also based in IFM New York office and reports to Alec Montgomery, Head of Infrastructure - North America. Mr. Kulper primarily focuses on deal origination.