Our people
Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.
Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.

Crea Coverdale
Financial planning assistant
Crea Coverdale
Financial planning assistant
Originally from Cambridge, Crea joined Rathbones in 2021 after three years working as a Financial Planner at a wealth management firm in Edinburgh. She graduated from Heriot Watt University in 2018 with an honours degree in Finance and Business. In 2020, Crea obtained the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and is now working towards chartered status with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Originally from Cambridge, Crea joined Rathbones in 2021 after three years working as a Financial Planner at a wealth management firm in Edinburgh. She graduated from Heriot Watt University in 2018 with an honours degree in Finance and Business. In 2020, Crea obtained the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and is now working towards chartered status with the Chartered Insurance Institute.

David Harrison
Fund manager
David Harrison
Fund manager
David is lead fund manager of the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund. He joined Rathbones in June 2014 after 14 years working in equity analysis and fund management, including time at Hermes and Goldman Sachs. David is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Politics from the University of Southampton.
David is lead fund manager of the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund. He joined Rathbones in June 2014 after 14 years working in equity analysis and fund management, including time at Hermes and Goldman Sachs. David is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Politics from the University of Southampton.

Edward Smith
Head of asset allocation research
Edward Smith
Head of asset allocation research
Edward is Head of Asset Allocation Research at Rathbones and supports its investment process with proprietary macro-based, multi-asset research. He is a member of the Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, Sector Selection Committee, and a founding member of the Responsible Investment Committee. Edward presents frequently to clients on the economic and financial market outlook, and comments on economic developments in the press. He is a regular guest on Bloomberg TV and Sky News.
He joined Rathbones in 2014 from Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, where he was global strategist and co-lead manager of their Risk Enhanced Multi-Asset Portfolio service. He began his career at Blackrock.
Edward is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and has served on the continuing education committee of CFA UK, for whom he has also helped write position papers, most recently on the future of corporate financial reporting. He is a published expert on risk management for high net worth individuals, and is a member of the Society of Professional Economists. He has an MA from the University of Oxford and an MSc with distinction in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Edward is Head of Asset Allocation Research at Rathbones and supports its investment process with proprietary macro-based, multi-asset research. He is a member of the Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, Sector Selection Committee, and a founding member of the Responsible Investment Committee. Edward presents frequently to clients on the economic and financial market outlook, and comments on economic developments in the press. He is a regular guest on Bloomberg TV and Sky News.
He joined Rathbones in 2014 from Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, where he was global strategist and co-lead manager of their Risk Enhanced Multi-Asset Portfolio service. He began his career at Blackrock.
Edward is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and has served on the continuing education committee of CFA UK, for whom he has also helped write position papers, most recently on the future of corporate financial reporting. He is a published expert on risk management for high net worth individuals, and is a member of the Society of Professional Economists. He has an MA from the University of Oxford and an MSc with distinction in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Elisa Bellantonio
Senior Fixed Income Credit Analyst
Elisa Bellantonio
Senior Fixed Income Credit Analyst
Elisa joined Rathbones in June 2018 as a credit analyst. She is responsible for providing in depth credit analysis for the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund, the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund. Elisa is also part of our Fixed Income Committee.
Elisa was awarded a 2.1 Master’s degree in Economics in 2012 from the Universita degli Studi di Pavia and a postgraduate certificate in financial investments in 2014 from the London School of Business and Finance.
Prior to joining Rathbones Elisa worked in a broad range of roles, including corporate actions analyst, financial analyst and over-the-counter data analyst in multinational companies such as Fidelity Investments, FCA Bank and Bloomberg.
Elisa joined Rathbones in June 2018 as a credit analyst. She is responsible for providing in depth credit analysis for the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund, the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund. Elisa is also part of our Fixed Income Committee.
Elisa was awarded a 2.1 Master’s degree in Economics in 2012 from the Universita degli Studi di Pavia and a postgraduate certificate in financial investments in 2014 from the London School of Business and Finance.
Prior to joining Rathbones Elisa worked in a broad range of roles, including corporate actions analyst, financial analyst and over-the-counter data analyst in multinational companies such as Fidelity Investments, FCA Bank and Bloomberg.

Elizabeth Davis
Investment Risk Director
Elizabeth Davis
Investment Risk Director
Elizabeth joined Rathbones in January 2005, after graduating from the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall). She holds an MA in Mathematical Sciences. Having worked for many years as a quantitative analyst, fundamental analyst and latterly as a fund manager, Liz has been promoted to the role of Investment Risk Director for Rathbones Asset Management.
She profiles risk across the funds, including areas such as liquidity, investment risk and data analysis, and is charged with ensuring the integrity of information that is provided to clients, institutions and the fund managers themselves. She holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder
Elizabeth joined Rathbones in January 2005, after graduating from the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall). She holds an MA in Mathematical Sciences. Having worked for many years as a quantitative analyst, fundamental analyst and latterly as a fund manager, Liz has been promoted to the role of Investment Risk Director for Rathbones Asset Management.
She profiles risk across the funds, including areas such as liquidity, investment risk and data analysis, and is charged with ensuring the integrity of information that is provided to clients, institutions and the fund managers themselves. She holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder

Elizabeth Savage
Head of research
Elizabeth Savage
Head of research
Elizabeth Savage is head of research and joined Rathbones in 2005. She is responsible for overseeing the research team and the development and delivery of the investment process including recommendations made by the investment committees she is also a member of Rathbones’ Investment Executive Committee.
Elizabeth previously worked at Progressive Alternative Investments, a fund of hedge funds, where she was a hedge fund analyst. Elizabeth graduated from Newcastle University and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.
Elizabeth Savage is head of research and joined Rathbones in 2005. She is responsible for overseeing the research team and the development and delivery of the investment process including recommendations made by the investment committees she is also a member of Rathbones’ Investment Executive Committee.
Elizabeth previously worked at Progressive Alternative Investments, a fund of hedge funds, where she was a hedge fund analyst. Elizabeth graduated from Newcastle University and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.

Emma Murphy
Director - Quill PR
Emma Murphy
Director - Quill PR
Emma joined Quill in January 2018 from Citigate Dewe Rogerson, where she was a Director in the Corporate Practice.
With over 20 years’ public relations experience in London and Sydney, including Broadgate Mainland (now Four Broadgate), Porter Novelli and Sefiani Communications Group, Emma has advised a number of clients predominantly in the investment, retail banking and wealth management sectors in a variety of pan-European, APAC and UK-focused campaigns.
Emma joined Quill in January 2018 from Citigate Dewe Rogerson, where she was a Director in the Corporate Practice.
With over 20 years’ public relations experience in London and Sydney, including Broadgate Mainland (now Four Broadgate), Porter Novelli and Sefiani Communications Group, Emma has advised a number of clients predominantly in the investment, retail banking and wealth management sectors in a variety of pan-European, APAC and UK-focused campaigns.

Gail Teague
Head of Platform Relations
Gail Teague
Head of Platform Relations
London
Contact Gail on
020 7399 0191
Gail is the Head of Platform Relations for Rathbones. She works with a number of teams within the business and is primarily responsible for all platform relationships ensuring Rathbone Funds are represented to suit the needs of our clients. Gail joined Rathbones in July 2000, having previously been based in Jersey, working within the insurance industry.
Contact Gail on
020 7399 0191
Gail is the Head of Platform Relations for Rathbones. She works with a number of teams within the business and is primarily responsible for all platform relationships ensuring Rathbone Funds are represented to suit the needs of our clients. Gail joined Rathbones in July 2000, having previously been based in Jersey, working within the insurance industry.

Gareth Pearl
Investment Director

Gareth Pearl
Investment Director
Gareth is an investment director who co-manages the Rathbone Core Investment Fund for Charities and runs portfolios on behalf of charities and not-for-profit organisations. He is also a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction and Engagement committees. He joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and holds the Masters in Wealth Management. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment and attended the Bayes Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics.
Gareth is an investment director who co-manages the Rathbone Core Investment Fund for Charities and runs portfolios on behalf of charities and not-for-profit organisations. He is also a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction and Engagement committees. He joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and holds the Masters in Wealth Management. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment and attended the Bayes Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics.
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