SEAMARK Asset Management Ltd. has confirmed the appointment of Robert McKim to the position of president and CEO. In addition to his new role, McKim will continue to direct SEAMARK’s investment team in the management of client portfolios.

McKim first joined SEAMARK in 1984. Since 1996, he has exercised primary responsibility for the management of the company’s day-to-day operations. In February 2003, the board of Directors announced his succession to the title of CEO as of the beginning of 2004.

“I have absolute confidence in SEAMARK’s future with Bob at the helm,” noted retiring CEO, Peter Marshall. “I anticipate this being a smooth transition for SEAMARK and its clients.” Marshall will remain actively involved with SEAMARK as chairman and as a mentor to the investment team.

SEAMARK, based in Halifax, provides investment management services across Canada to institutional clients, fund companies, private clients, and wrap programs.