Industry Funds Management (IFM) has appointed two new staff to its Debt Investments Team:

• 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.  She was previously Assistant Vice President for Restructuring Business Support with Barclays, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University.  Hannah joins Investment Director David Cooper and Associate Hiran Wanigasekera to build IFM's infrastructure debt investments presence in the UK and Europe.

Linda is responsible for key credit portfolios, product strategies and management of debt funds.  Linda is an experienced senior lender and strengthens the resources of the Australian team.   She joins IFM from AMP Capital, where she was Chief Manager, Commercial Lending.  Linda holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a CPA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

IFM Global Head of Debt Investments, Robin Miller, commented:

"These appointments strengthen IFM's debt investment expertise and continue the development of our global capability.  Hannah adds important analytical capacity to our London infrastructure debt team, while investors will benefit from Linda's extensive credit skills and experience. IFM will continue to invest in its resources to maximise the investment outcomes of our investors."

The IFM Debt Investments Team is a niche credit and cash manager with specialist expertise in infrastructure debt.  IFM's funds under management in debt investments totalled £$10 billion as at 30 April 2013.