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Laura Hazzard

Laura joined Altair as an independent director in January 2023 and is a qualified chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience in the offshore financial services industry.
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Professional background and experience

Prior to joining Altair, Laura held various senior positions with global fund and corporate administration service providers, with a focus on leading the provision of administration and governance services to regulated fund services business and alternative investment vehicles, including LSE listed funds.

Laura has broad experience of acting on the boards of regulated and unregulated funds, fund management structures and other corporate vehicles, across a variety of asset classes including private equity, venture capital, renewable energy, hedge and real estate.

Client testimonials
  • “Altair seamlessly balances sharp commercial pragmatism with the rigor of good governance. Their insight and support make them a vital, longstanding partner in our operations.”
    Jackson Heddy CFO
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  • “Trusted directors are, in my view, an important element of professional governance and the effective management and administration of a PE fund. We have worked with several directors provided by Altair and greatly value their high level of competence, commercial understanding and active support. This clearly enhances the quality we deliver to our Limited Partners and is particularly valued by our US-based clients.”
    Michel Galeazzi Partner
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