Key Takeaways
- • Andy Silver is stepping back from his role as credit-trading head at Brevan Howard Asset Management, according to people with knowledge of the matter reported by Bloomberg on October 22, 2026.
- • Silver is moving from direct management responsibilities into a broader strategic and advisory position for the firm's credit business.
- • David Abbou, who already oversaw credit as chief investment officer of the Alpha Strategies fund, will take over day-to-day running of the business for now.
- • The reported change is a leadership transition within Brevan Howard's credit franchise, with Silver remaining involved in an advisory capacity.
Summary
Andy Silver, credit-trading head at Brevan Howard Asset Management, is leaving his management role, according to people with knowledge of the matter cited by Bloomberg. The report, first published on October 22, 2026 and updated later that day, said Silver will transition from direct management responsibilities into a broader strategic and advisory position for the firm's credit business. The sources asked not to be identified because the details are private.
David Abbou, who already oversaw credit as chief investment officer for the Alpha Strategies fund, will take over day-to-day running of the business for now, one of the people said. The arrangement positions Abbou as the operational lead for the credit platform while Silver shifts to a strategic role. The article does not specify whether the arrangement is permanent or whether Silver will retain any economic or governance responsibilities beyond the advisory mandate.
The move is a leadership change within one of Brevan Howard's core credit operations and will be of interest to investors monitoring the firm's credit franchise and internal succession.
David Abbou, who already oversaw credit as chief investment officer for the Alpha Strategies fund, will take over day-to-day running of the business for now, one of the people said. The arrangement positions Abbou as the operational lead for the credit platform while Silver shifts to a strategic role. The article does not specify whether the arrangement is permanent or whether Silver will retain any economic or governance responsibilities beyond the advisory mandate.
The move is a leadership change within one of Brevan Howard's core credit operations and will be of interest to investors monitoring the firm's credit franchise and internal succession.
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