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.
Alfie Hayes
Business Development Director, East of England
Alfie Hayes
Business Development Director, East of England
Alfie is Business Development Director for East of England working alongside Andy Austin. He is a key point of contact for IFAs, brokers and DFM clients.
Before joining Rathbones in 2016, Alfie worked as a broker at BGC for 4 years and spent a year at Franklin Templeton on the Sales Desk.
Alfie holds a BA (Hons) Politics degree from the University of Leeds.
Alfie is Business Development Director for East of England working alongside Andy Austin. He is a key point of contact for IFAs, brokers and DFM clients.
Before joining Rathbones in 2016, Alfie worked as a broker at BGC for 4 years and spent a year at Franklin Templeton on the Sales Desk.
Alfie holds a BA (Hons) Politics degree from the University of Leeds.
Andrew Austin
Associate sales director, East of England
Andrew Austin
Associate sales director, East of England
Contact Andrew on
07795 390 635
Andy is an Associate Sales Director at Rathbones, responsible for the East. He joined Rathbones in September 2014, having spent over 2 years as a Senior Client Relationship Manager for Schroders. Andy brings over 10 years’ sales’ experience, having also worked at M&G in a variety of client-focused roles.
Contact Andrew on
07795 390 635
Andy is an Associate Sales Director at Rathbones, responsible for the East. He joined Rathbones in September 2014, having spent over 2 years as a Senior Client Relationship Manager for Schroders. Andy brings over 10 years’ sales’ experience, having also worked at M&G in a variety of client-focused roles.
Arron Silk
Associate sales director, South of England
Arron Silk
Associate sales director, South of England
Contact Arron on
07901 632105
Arron is the Associate Sales Director at Rathbones, responsible for the South of England. He joined Rathbones in July 2018, having spent over 3 years as a Regional Sales Manager for Liontrust. Arron brings over 12 years’ industry experience, having also worked at Kames Capital and Transact in a variety of client-focused roles.
Contact Arron on
07901 632105
Arron is the Associate Sales Director at Rathbones, responsible for the South of England. He joined Rathbones in July 2018, having spent over 3 years as a Regional Sales Manager for Liontrust. Arron brings over 12 years’ industry experience, having also worked at Kames Capital and Transact in a variety of client-focused roles.
Chris Ashton
Investment Sales Executive
Chris Ashton
Investment Sales Executive
Contact Chris on
020 7399 0261
Chris is an Investment Sales Executive specialising in developing and managing relationships with national firms and our strategic partners.
Before joining Rathbones in 2018, Chris worked for Barclays and had over 5 years’ experience working with independent and restricted financial advisers.
Contact Chris on
020 7399 0261
Chris is an Investment Sales Executive specialising in developing and managing relationships with national firms and our strategic partners.
Before joining Rathbones in 2018, Chris worked for Barclays and had over 5 years’ experience working with independent and restricted financial advisers.
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.
Gerry Lawlor
Business development director
Gerry Lawlor
Business development director
Gerry is a business development director and is a key point of contact for financial advisers in the North of England. He specialises in discretionary fund management and multi-asset investment solutions for the financial adviser market. He joined Rathbones in 1993 and spent the first 23 years of his career working in Operations. In 2016, Gerry moved into a business development role and became a Key Account Manager working with a national strategic partner. In 2019, he became a DFM specialist responsible for developing relationships with all financial advisers in the region.
Gerry is a business development director and is a key point of contact for financial advisers in the North of England. He specialises in discretionary fund management and multi-asset investment solutions for the financial adviser market. He joined Rathbones in 1993 and spent the first 23 years of his career working in Operations. In 2016, Gerry moved into a business development role and became a Key Account Manager working with a national strategic partner. In 2019, he became a DFM specialist responsible for developing relationships with all financial advisers in the region.
Helen van Heesewijk
Associate sales director, London
Helen van Heesewijk
Associate sales director, London
Contact Helen on
020 7399 0190
Helen is an Associate Sales Director, responsible for discretionary and institutional sales in London.
She joined Rathbones in 2000, having previously worked at Franklin Templeton, and Murray Johnston, responsible for institutional investment trust shareholder relationships.
Contact Helen on
020 7399 0190
Helen is an Associate Sales Director, responsible for discretionary and institutional sales in London.
She joined Rathbones in 2000, having previously worked at Franklin Templeton, and Murray Johnston, responsible for institutional investment trust shareholder relationships.
Huw O'Dell
Investment sales consultant, North of England
Huw O'Dell
Investment sales consultant, North of England
Contact Huw on
0207 319 5582
Huw is an Investment Sales Executive for the Northern region, working alongside Neil Kerry and Gerry Lawlor. He focuses on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers in the North of England.
Prior to joining Rathbones, Huw worked at Northern Trust and then Allfunds Bank managing the on-boarding of new clients and day to day operations for Allfunds’ institutional client base.
Huw holds a BA (Hons) degree in History, Politics and Philosophy from the University of Brighton.
Contact Huw on
0207 319 5582
Huw is an Investment Sales Executive for the Northern region, working alongside Neil Kerry and Gerry Lawlor. He focuses on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers in the North of England.
Prior to joining Rathbones, Huw worked at Northern Trust and then Allfunds Bank managing the on-boarding of new clients and day to day operations for Allfunds’ institutional client base.
Huw holds a BA (Hons) degree in History, Politics and Philosophy from the University of Brighton.
Jake Lewis
DFM Specialist, London
Jake Lewis
DFM Specialist, London
Contact Jake on 07880140481
Jake is a DFM Specialist at Rathbones, responsible for IFA relationships in London. He joined Rathbones in February 2020, having spent the previous 3 years as Senior BDM at Brooks Macdonald. Jake brings 15 years’ sales experience, having also worked as London BDM at Premier Miton for 10 years and national BDM at Coram Asset Management for a further 2 years.
Contact Jake on 07880140481
Jake is a DFM Specialist at Rathbones, responsible for IFA relationships in London. He joined Rathbones in February 2020, having spent the previous 3 years as Senior BDM at Brooks Macdonald. Jake brings 15 years’ sales experience, having also worked as London BDM at Premier Miton for 10 years and national BDM at Coram Asset Management for a further 2 years.
