Our People
James Crossley
Head of Asset Management Distribution
James Crossley
Head of Asset Management Distribution
London
James has been working in Asset Management for over 25 years and joined Rathbones Asset Management from Legal & General Investment Management in September 2024. James has also held long tenure as Head UK Retail Distribution at Jupiter Asset Management after starting his career in the sector at Invesco in 1999. His role is to manage the distribution teams at Rathbones Asset Management who service Intermediary clients, including financial advisers, wealth managers, banks, platforms, and institutions.
James sets and monitors the strategy and delivery of the service to the intermediary clients and works with other business partners at Rathbones Asset Management to ensure customer service delivery, product governance and regulatory adherence. James is a member of The Investment Associations Sector Committee, a Member of The Investment Managers Guild and a Freeman of The City of London.
James has been working in Asset Management for over 25 years and joined Rathbones Asset Management from Legal & General Investment Management in September 2024. James has also held long tenure as Head UK Retail Distribution at Jupiter Asset Management after starting his career in the sector at Invesco in 1999. His role is to manage the distribution teams at Rathbones Asset Management who service Intermediary clients, including financial advisers, wealth managers, banks, platforms, and institutions.
James sets and monitors the strategy and delivery of the service to the intermediary clients and works with other business partners at Rathbones Asset Management to ensure customer service delivery, product governance and regulatory adherence. James is a member of The Investment Associations Sector Committee, a Member of The Investment Managers Guild and a Freeman of The City of London.
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.
Nicholas Elliott
Associate sales director, London and Isle of Man
Nicholas Elliott
Associate sales director, London and Isle of Man
Contact Nicholas on
020 7399 0215
Nicholas is an Associate Director and is a key point of contact for IFAs, brokers and DFM clients. He focuses on London and the Isle of Man.
Before joining Rathbones in March 2012, Nicholas worked within Baker Tilly’s Mergers’ and Acquisitions team and Datamonitor’s Financial Services.
Nicholas holds a BSc (hons) in Business Administration from the University of Bath. He holds the Investment Management Certificate, and is a candidate for the CFA.
Contact Nicholas on
020 7399 0215
Nicholas is an Associate Director and is a key point of contact for IFAs, brokers and DFM clients. He focuses on London and the Isle of Man.
Before joining Rathbones in March 2012, Nicholas worked within Baker Tilly’s Mergers’ and Acquisitions team and Datamonitor’s Financial Services.
Nicholas holds a BSc (hons) in Business Administration from the University of Bath. He holds the Investment Management Certificate, and is a candidate for the CFA.
Neil Kerry
Associate sales director, North of England
Neil Kerry
Associate sales director, North of England
Contact Neil on
07766 161 960
Neil is an Associate Sales Director responsible for client relationships and sales in the North of England. He joined Rathbones in November 2014, after nearly 10 years at Fidelity Worldwide Investment. Previously Neil worked at Rothschild Asset Management and has over 20 years experience in sales.
Contact Neil on
07766 161 960
Neil is an Associate Sales Director responsible for client relationships and sales in the North of England. He joined Rathbones in November 2014, after nearly 10 years at Fidelity Worldwide Investment. Previously Neil worked at Rothschild Asset Management and has over 20 years experience in sales.
Rosie Bezant
Senior Investment Sales Executive, London
Rosie Bezant
Senior Investment Sales Executive, London
London
Rosie is a Senior Investment Sales Executive for London, working alongside Nicholas Elliot and Jake Lewis. She focuses on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers as well as developing relationships with the third-party market, including fund platforms, wraps, and life companies.
Rosie joined Rathbones in July 2008, having graduated with a BA Hons from Sussex University.
Rosie is a Senior Investment Sales Executive for London, working alongside Nicholas Elliot and Jake Lewis. She focuses on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers as well as developing relationships with the third-party market, including fund platforms, wraps, and life companies.
Rosie joined Rathbones in July 2008, having graduated with a BA Hons from Sussex University.
Jemima Gregson
Investment sales consultant, West
Jemima Gregson
Investment sales consultant, West
London
Jemima is an Investment Sales Consultant for the West region, working alongside Ben Johnson and Matt Honour. She will focus on building relationships with Financial Advisors and discretionary fund managers in Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, south Wales, Cornwall and Devon. Jemima previously worked at Jupiter Asset Management where she worked for over two years as a Sales Support Executive.
Jemima holds a B.B.A in Finance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University.
Jemima is an Investment Sales Consultant for the West region, working alongside Ben Johnson and Matt Honour. She will focus on building relationships with Financial Advisors and discretionary fund managers in Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, south Wales, Cornwall and Devon. Jemima previously worked at Jupiter Asset Management where she worked for over two years as a Sales Support Executive.
Jemima holds a B.B.A in Finance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University.
Kim Nelson
Business Development Director
Kim Nelson
Business Development Director
London
Kim Nelson is a business development director leading asset management distribution in Scotland and Northern Ireland, responsible for engaging, supporting, and building relationships with wealth managers, financial advisers and intermediary clients across the region.
Kim joined in January 2025 from Schroders, where she was head of the Client Group for Scotland and Northern Ireland. In this role, she led all contact with intermediary clients in those regions. Prior to this she spent almost five years with Tilney, previously Deutsche Bank, as relationship manager and business development manager.
Kim Nelson is a business development director leading asset management distribution in Scotland and Northern Ireland, responsible for engaging, supporting, and building relationships with wealth managers, financial advisers and intermediary clients across the region.
Kim joined in January 2025 from Schroders, where she was head of the Client Group for Scotland and Northern Ireland. In this role, she led all contact with intermediary clients in those regions. Prior to this she spent almost five years with Tilney, previously Deutsche Bank, as relationship manager and business development manager.
William Simpson
Business Development Executive
William Simpson
Business Development Executive
London
Will is a Business Development Executive focused on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers in the East of England and Scotland. Previously, he worked at LGT Wealth Management as an Assistant Investment Manager, managing the Sustainable Model Portfolio Service. Will holds the Investment Advice Diploma (Level 4) and has an MA in Economics from Heriot Watt University.
Will is a Business Development Executive focused on building relationships with Financial Advisors and Discretionary Fund Managers in the East of England and Scotland. Previously, he worked at LGT Wealth Management as an Assistant Investment Manager, managing the Sustainable Model Portfolio Service. Will holds the Investment Advice Diploma (Level 4) and has an MA in Economics from Heriot Watt University.
Tom Carroll
Chief executive officer - Rathbones Asset Management
Tom Carroll
Chief executive officer - Rathbones Asset Management
London
Tom is the CEO of Rathbones Asset Management, having joined us in March 2022 as chief investment officer. Tom has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and joined from Sanlam UK where he was head of asset management.
Tom spent much of his career as a fund manager with M&G and Schroders before co-founding the investment boutique FOUR Capital Partners, which was then bought by Sanlam. Tom is also Chartered Accountant, having worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Tom is the CEO of Rathbones Asset Management, having joined us in March 2022 as chief investment officer. Tom has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and joined from Sanlam UK where he was head of asset management.
Tom spent much of his career as a fund manager with M&G and Schroders before co-founding the investment boutique FOUR Capital Partners, which was then bought by Sanlam. Tom is also Chartered Accountant, having worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Bryn Jones
Head of fixed income and fund manager
Bryn Jones
Head of fixed income and fund manager
London
Bryn is the head of fixed income for Rathbones and is lead manager on the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund. He joined Rathbones in November 2004 from Merrill Lynch, where he managed $2 billion of fixed income assets.
Bryn is a member of the Rathbone Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, non-executive chairman of Rathbones' Fixed Income Committee, and an adviser to the Rathbone Banking Committee. He is a WMA representative for the HMT DMO’s (Her Majesty’s Treasury - Debt Management Office) Gilt market consultation process. Bryn appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He also sits on the IA Fixed Income Committee.
Bryn graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1995. Bryn’s Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund was awarded Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund at the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2014 and 2016; Best SRI Bond Fund at the Money Observer 2015, 2016 and 2017 Fund Awards; the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund is also a top performer in the Bond Pound Sterling – Corporates sector over three and five years in the UK (Lipper Fund Award 2015) and was ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2015 Moneywise Awards. His Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund was voted best Multi-Asset Fixed Income Strategy at the Investment Week Specialist Investment Awards 2015 and was highly commended in 2016. Winner of the Judges Choice Fixed Income award 2018 – Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year awards. Best Ethical Investment Fund, 2019 and 2018; Best Sustainable and ESG Bond Fund 2020 - Investment Week Sustainable and ESG Investment Awards. Best GBP Bond Fund in the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2020. Winner of the Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Award 2021 – Sterling Corporate Bond sector. The Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund won the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards ‘Best Sustainable Fund Launch’ in 2024.
Bryn is the head of fixed income for Rathbones and is lead manager on the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund. He joined Rathbones in November 2004 from Merrill Lynch, where he managed $2 billion of fixed income assets.
Bryn is a member of the Rathbone Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, non-executive chairman of Rathbones' Fixed Income Committee, and an adviser to the Rathbone Banking Committee. He is a WMA representative for the HMT DMO’s (Her Majesty’s Treasury - Debt Management Office) Gilt market consultation process. Bryn appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He also sits on the IA Fixed Income Committee.
Bryn graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1995. Bryn’s Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund was awarded Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund at the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2014 and 2016; Best SRI Bond Fund at the Money Observer 2015, 2016 and 2017 Fund Awards; the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund is also a top performer in the Bond Pound Sterling – Corporates sector over three and five years in the UK (Lipper Fund Award 2015) and was ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2015 Moneywise Awards. His Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund was voted best Multi-Asset Fixed Income Strategy at the Investment Week Specialist Investment Awards 2015 and was highly commended in 2016. Winner of the Judges Choice Fixed Income award 2018 – Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year awards. Best Ethical Investment Fund, 2019 and 2018; Best Sustainable and ESG Bond Fund 2020 - Investment Week Sustainable and ESG Investment Awards. Best GBP Bond Fund in the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2020. Winner of the Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Award 2021 – Sterling Corporate Bond sector. The Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund won the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards ‘Best Sustainable Fund Launch’ in 2024.
Carl Stick
Fund manager and Executive director
Carl Stick
Fund manager and Executive director
Carl has managed the Rathbone Income Fund since the 1 January 2000, having joined Rathbones in 1998. He is one of the longest serving managers in the UK Equity Income sector, with one of the best performance records over that time. He has spent two decades holding executive roles within Rathbones Asset Management, and was closely involved in the creation and evolution of the team’s investment process. He is a member of the CFA Institute and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment.
Carl graduated in 1991 from the University of Southampton with a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature, and in 2021 was awarded an MA (Hons) degree in Modern History from King’s College London. A regular triathlete and ultramarathon runner, Carl has completed an Ironman distance triathlon, as well as two runs of the famous Comrades Marathon in South Africa. He and his wife are heavily involved in animal welfare; they have fostered over 60 rescue dogs, have adopted a dozen over the last 10 years, and are connected to New Hope Animal Rescue, a small animal sanctuary near Herne Bay in Kent. And with only a little encouragement, Carl will also tell you he is vegan.
Carl has managed the Rathbone Income Fund since the 1 January 2000, having joined Rathbones in 1998. He is one of the longest serving managers in the UK Equity Income sector, with one of the best performance records over that time. He has spent two decades holding executive roles within Rathbones Asset Management, and was closely involved in the creation and evolution of the team’s investment process. He is a member of the CFA Institute and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment.
Carl graduated in 1991 from the University of Southampton with a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature, and in 2021 was awarded an MA (Hons) degree in Modern History from King’s College London. A regular triathlete and ultramarathon runner, Carl has completed an Ironman distance triathlon, as well as two runs of the famous Comrades Marathon in South Africa. He and his wife are heavily involved in animal welfare; they have fostered over 60 rescue dogs, have adopted a dozen over the last 10 years, and are connected to New Hope Animal Rescue, a small animal sanctuary near Herne Bay in Kent. And with only a little encouragement, Carl will also tell you he is vegan.
James Thomson
Fund manager and Executive director
James Thomson
Fund manager and Executive director
London
James has been the lead manager of the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund since 2003; he was assistant manager of the fund at its inception in 2001. It is one of the top performing funds in the IA Global sector over that period. James joined Rathbones in 2000, having grown up on the island of Bermuda and graduating from Cornell University in New York. He sits on the Executive Committee of Rathbones Asset Management, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and holds the Investment Management Certificate. James is frequently quoted in the financial press and has won numerous fund management awards over his career.
James has been the lead manager of the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund since 2003; he was assistant manager of the fund at its inception in 2001. It is one of the top performing funds in the IA Global sector over that period. James joined Rathbones in 2000, having grown up on the island of Bermuda and graduating from Cornell University in New York. He sits on the Executive Committee of Rathbones Asset Management, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and holds the Investment Management Certificate. James is frequently quoted in the financial press and has won numerous fund management awards over his career.
David Coombs
Head of multi-asset investments
David Coombs
Head of multi-asset investments
London
David heads our multi-asset investments team, which manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones in 2007 after spending 19 years with Baring Asset Management, where he managed multi-asset funds and segregated mandates. He began his career with Hambros Bank in 1984.
David heads our multi-asset investments team, which manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones in 2007 after spending 19 years with Baring Asset Management, where he managed multi-asset funds and segregated mandates. He began his career with Hambros Bank in 1984.
Will Mcintosh-Whyte
Fund manager
Will Mcintosh-Whyte
Fund manager
London
Will manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones’ charities team in 2007 and was made investment manager in 2011, running institutional multi-asset mandates. He has been with our multi-asset investments team since 2015 and a fund manager since July 2019. Will is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a BSc Hons in Management.
Will manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones’ charities team in 2007 and was made investment manager in 2011, running institutional multi-asset mandates. He has been with our multi-asset investments team since 2015 and a fund manager since July 2019. Will is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a BSc Hons in Management.
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
Alan Dobbie
Fund manager
Alan Dobbie
Fund manager
Alan joined Rathbones in October 2005 and was made co-manager of the Rathbone Income Fund in October 2018. He has previously managed and co-managed a number of UK, European and global equity funds for Rathbones. Alan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Alan joined Rathbones in October 2005 and was made co-manager of the Rathbone Income Fund in October 2018. He has previously managed and co-managed a number of UK, European and global equity funds for Rathbones. Alan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Sammy Dow
Fund manager
Sammy Dow
Fund manager
London
Sammy co-manages the Rathbones Global Opportunities Fund with James Thomson. He joined Rathbones in July 2014 from JP Morgan Cazenove, where he worked for 14 years in Pan- European Equity Sales providing both primary and secondary advice to Hedge Funds, Institutional and Private clients. Sammy has a Bachelor’s degree from Edinburgh University and completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University in 2001.
Sammy co-manages the Rathbones Global Opportunities Fund with James Thomson. He joined Rathbones in July 2014 from JP Morgan Cazenove, where he worked for 14 years in Pan- European Equity Sales providing both primary and secondary advice to Hedge Funds, Institutional and Private clients. Sammy has a Bachelor’s degree from Edinburgh University and completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University in 2001.
Alexandra Jackson
Fund manager
Alexandra Jackson
Fund manager
Alexandra is the manager of the Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund. She was appointed co-manager in June 2014 and named sole manager in August 2017. Previously she was assistant fund manager on the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund.
Alexandra joined Rathbones in January 2007 as an equity analyst, having graduated from the University of Durham (University College) with a BA Hons in Economics. Alexandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate. She sits on the Rathbones Asset Management Responsible Investment Committee.
Alexandra is the manager of the Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund. She was appointed co-manager in June 2014 and named sole manager in August 2017. Previously she was assistant fund manager on the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund.
Alexandra joined Rathbones in January 2007 as an equity analyst, having graduated from the University of Durham (University College) with a BA Hons in Economics. Alexandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate. She sits on the Rathbones Asset Management Responsible Investment Committee.
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.
Siyuan Lin
Global equity analyst
Siyuan Lin
Global equity analyst
Siyuan is a global equity analyst for Rathbones Asset Management who also works on sustainable investment ideas for the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund. Siyuan joined Rathbones in April 2013, having worked as a research analyst for three years in Martin Currie’s emerging markets team. She speaks three languages and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Siyuan also holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Siyuan is a global equity analyst for Rathbones Asset Management who also works on sustainable investment ideas for the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainability Fund. Siyuan joined Rathbones in April 2013, having worked as a research analyst for three years in Martin Currie’s emerging markets team. She speaks three languages and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Siyuan also holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Craig Brown
Senior investment specialist, Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios
Craig Brown
Senior investment specialist, Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios
London
Craig Brown is the senior investment specialist for the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios and Managed service. Craig joined Rathbones in November 2018, bringing 15 years’ financial services experience, including time with Barclays Wealth & Investment Management, and Citibank. Directly prior to joining Rathbones, Craig was a multi-asset portfolio manager at Beckett Asset Management, constructing a range of portfolios for discretionary clients. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Craig Brown is the senior investment specialist for the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios and Managed service. Craig joined Rathbones in November 2018, bringing 15 years’ financial services experience, including time with Barclays Wealth & Investment Management, and Citibank. Directly prior to joining Rathbones, Craig was a multi-asset portfolio manager at Beckett Asset Management, constructing a range of portfolios for discretionary clients. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Neil Smith
Sustainable Investment Analyst
Neil Smith
Sustainable Investment Analyst
Neil Smith is a sustainable investment analyst; he works closely with David and the team to provide in-depth investment analysis with a focus on sustainable investment. He graduated from Plymouth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in law and politics. Neil has over fourteen years’ experience working for Rathbones Asset Management. He holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Neil Smith is a sustainable investment analyst; he works closely with David and the team to provide in-depth investment analysis with a focus on sustainable investment. He graduated from Plymouth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in law and politics. Neil has over fourteen years’ experience working for Rathbones Asset Management. He holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Stuart Chilvers
Fund manager
Stuart Chilvers
Fund manager
London
Stuart is lead fund manager of the Rathbone High Quality Bond Fund and co-manager of the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund. He works with our head of fixed income, Bryn Jones, assisting in the management of the Rathbone Ethical Bond and the Rathbone Strategic Bond funds as well. Stuart joined Rathbones in September 2017 and was made an assistant fund manager in January 2020, then fund manager in January 2022. Previously, he spent three years at Brown Shipley. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification, having won the CISI Financial Markets & CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification awards at the annual CISI awards in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He was named in the 2018 Citywire Top 30 under 30 investment management awards. He graduated from Bath University with a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Stuart is lead fund manager of the Rathbone High Quality Bond Fund and co-manager of the Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund. He works with our head of fixed income, Bryn Jones, assisting in the management of the Rathbone Ethical Bond and the Rathbone Strategic Bond funds as well. Stuart joined Rathbones in September 2017 and was made an assistant fund manager in January 2020, then fund manager in January 2022. Previously, he spent three years at Brown Shipley. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification, having won the CISI Financial Markets & CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification awards at the annual CISI awards in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He was named in the 2018 Citywire Top 30 under 30 investment management awards. He graduated from Bath University with a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Sarra Hamizi
Credit analyst
Sarra Hamizi
Credit analyst
Sarra is a credit Analyst who joined Rathbones in July 2015. She is responsible for providing in-depth credit analysis for the Fixed Income Committee and to investment managers at Rathbones. Sarra covers names from different sectors including financials and corporates but predominantly US banks and European corporates. Prior to joining Rathbones, Sarra completed a summer internship with Goldman Sachs in the Syndicated bank loan division within the operations department.
Sarra graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Business Management in 2015. She has also achieved a master’s degree in Banking and International Finance with Merit in 2016 from Cass Business School. Sarra holds the Investment Management Certificate and is currently a CFA level 1 candidate (Chartered Financial Analyst).
Sarra is a credit Analyst who joined Rathbones in July 2015. She is responsible for providing in-depth credit analysis for the Fixed Income Committee and to investment managers at Rathbones. Sarra covers names from different sectors including financials and corporates but predominantly US banks and European corporates. Prior to joining Rathbones, Sarra completed a summer internship with Goldman Sachs in the Syndicated bank loan division within the operations department.
Sarra graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Business Management in 2015. She has also achieved a master’s degree in Banking and International Finance with Merit in 2016 from Cass Business School. Sarra holds the Investment Management Certificate and is currently a CFA level 1 candidate (Chartered Financial Analyst).
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.
Rahab Paracha
Sustainable multi-asset investment specialist
Rahab Paracha
Sustainable multi-asset investment specialist
London
Rahab is the sustainable multi-asset investment specialist for the Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds. She joined Rathbones in 2021, having worked previously as a junior responsible investment specialist at HSBC Asset Management. Rahab graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Economics, holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Rahab is the sustainable multi-asset investment specialist for the Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds. She joined Rathbones in 2021, having worked previously as a junior responsible investment specialist at HSBC Asset Management. Rahab graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Economics, holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Jayne Rogers
Executive Chair of Rathbones Asset Management and Group Chief Distribution Officer
Jayne Rogers
Executive Chair of Rathbones Asset Management and Group Chief Distribution Officer
Jayne Rogers is executive chair of Rathbones Asset Management Ltd (RAM) and Chief Distribution Officer of Rathbones Group. Jayne works closely with RAM’s chief executive Tom Carroll to oversee the growth of the funds and intermediary businesses, as well as developing and delivering a distribution strategy for the wealth management business. Jayne previously worked for Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), where she was latterly EMEA head of strategic initiatives. At MSIM she had oversight of strategy, regulation and governance. She chaired the Regulatory Committee and co-chaired the Operating Committee. She also led the integration of strategic mergers and acquisitions. Prior to this, Jayne was head of institutional business, Hong Kong and ASEAN for Robeco Asset Management where she built its institutional distribution across the region. She has also worked for KPMG Investment Advisory, as head of fund manager research, Mercer Investment Consulting, The Wellcome Trust and Adam & Company.
Jayne Rogers is executive chair of Rathbones Asset Management Ltd (RAM) and Chief Distribution Officer of Rathbones Group. Jayne works closely with RAM’s chief executive Tom Carroll to oversee the growth of the funds and intermediary businesses, as well as developing and delivering a distribution strategy for the wealth management business. Jayne previously worked for Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), where she was latterly EMEA head of strategic initiatives. At MSIM she had oversight of strategy, regulation and governance. She chaired the Regulatory Committee and co-chaired the Operating Committee. She also led the integration of strategic mergers and acquisitions. Prior to this, Jayne was head of institutional business, Hong Kong and ASEAN for Robeco Asset Management where she built its institutional distribution across the region. She has also worked for KPMG Investment Advisory, as head of fund manager research, Mercer Investment Consulting, The Wellcome Trust and Adam & Company.
Jacqueline Lowe
Non-executive director
Jacqueline Lowe
Non-executive director
Jacqueline has had a long and successful career at Standard Life, latterly as Head of UK Wholesale & Retail Business. She was then appointed Head of UK Distribution for the newly combined Aberdeen Standard Investments in 2017, where she held overall responsibility for institutional, wholesale and retail distribution, and clients, in addition to the company’s liquidity business. Jacqueline has also sat on a number of subsidiary boards, and is an Investment Funds Committee member for the Investment Association.
Jacqueline has had a long and successful career at Standard Life, latterly as Head of UK Wholesale & Retail Business. She was then appointed Head of UK Distribution for the newly combined Aberdeen Standard Investments in 2017, where she held overall responsibility for institutional, wholesale and retail distribution, and clients, in addition to the company’s liquidity business. Jacqueline has also sat on a number of subsidiary boards, and is an Investment Funds Committee member for the Investment Association.
Michael Warren
Non-executive director
Michael Warren
Non-executive director
Michael has spent his career, spanning over 30 years, in investment management. Over that time he has managed money, and has been responsible for investment and distribution teams. In 2007, he was appointed Investment Director of Thames River Capital, Thames River Multi Capital and Nevsky Capital, where he oversaw investment teams, sales and marketing, and product development. He retired from this position in 2012. Michael is currently a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Asian Values PLC, Carrington Investments and an adviser to Gresham House Asset Management. He was also formerly a Non-Executive Director of Alquity Investments and the Liontrust Panthera Fund Ltd.
Michael has spent his career, spanning over 30 years, in investment management. Over that time he has managed money, and has been responsible for investment and distribution teams. In 2007, he was appointed Investment Director of Thames River Capital, Thames River Multi Capital and Nevsky Capital, where he oversaw investment teams, sales and marketing, and product development. He retired from this position in 2012. Michael is currently a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Asian Values PLC, Carrington Investments and an adviser to Gresham House Asset Management. He was also formerly a Non-Executive Director of Alquity Investments and the Liontrust Panthera Fund Ltd.
Tom Carroll
Chief executive officer - Rathbones Asset Management
Tom Carroll
Chief executive officer - Rathbones Asset Management
London
Tom is the CEO of Rathbones Asset Management, having joined us in March 2022 as chief investment officer. Tom has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and joined from Sanlam UK where he was head of asset management.
Tom spent much of his career as a fund manager with M&G and Schroders before co-founding the investment boutique FOUR Capital Partners, which was then bought by Sanlam. Tom is also Chartered Accountant, having worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Tom is the CEO of Rathbones Asset Management, having joined us in March 2022 as chief investment officer. Tom has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and joined from Sanlam UK where he was head of asset management.
Tom spent much of his career as a fund manager with M&G and Schroders before co-founding the investment boutique FOUR Capital Partners, which was then bought by Sanlam. Tom is also Chartered Accountant, having worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Board of Directors
Garvan Rory Pieters
Independent director
Garvan Rory Pieters
Independent director
Garry Pieters is an ILA-certified, independent director with well over 30 years of experience in the field of finance and asset management. Early 2010 he joined The Directors' Office as a Partner and has several mandates as an independent director and/or conducting officer for a number of Luxembourg funds and management companies. He began his career (1982) in commodities, foreign exchange and money-markets trading at Commerzbank after which he became a portfolio manager of fixed income and money market funds at (what became) ING. He would spend a total of 22 years with ING. In 1994 he moved to Luxembourg and became the general manager of ING Investment Luxembourg. Late in 1999 he set up an asset management joint-venture for ING in Singapore where he was Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. In 2002 he became the Executive Vice President at the ING asset management joint-venture in South Korea. In 2006 he became responsible for business development of ING's Fiduciary Pension Services in the Hague.
Garry Pieters is an ILA-certified, independent director with well over 30 years of experience in the field of finance and asset management. Early 2010 he joined The Directors' Office as a Partner and has several mandates as an independent director and/or conducting officer for a number of Luxembourg funds and management companies. He began his career (1982) in commodities, foreign exchange and money-markets trading at Commerzbank after which he became a portfolio manager of fixed income and money market funds at (what became) ING. He would spend a total of 22 years with ING. In 1994 he moved to Luxembourg and became the general manager of ING Investment Luxembourg. Late in 1999 he set up an asset management joint-venture for ING in Singapore where he was Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. In 2002 he became the Executive Vice President at the ING asset management joint-venture in South Korea. In 2006 he became responsible for business development of ING's Fiduciary Pension Services in the Hague.
Suman Sharma
Director
Suman Sharma
Director
Suman Sharma is the Operations Director at Rathbones Asset Management and the Board Director of the Rathbone Luxembourg Funds SICAV. She is also a member of the Executive Committee in Rathbones Asset Management. Suman joined Rathbones in August 2004 as a Unit Trust Senior Technician, prior to which she was working at Investec Asset Management, as a fund accountant.
Suman has nearly 30 years’ experience in the financial Services industry, including operational positions at the BNY Mellon and Lincoln National.
Suman Sharma is the Operations Director at Rathbones Asset Management and the Board Director of the Rathbone Luxembourg Funds SICAV. She is also a member of the Executive Committee in Rathbones Asset Management. Suman joined Rathbones in August 2004 as a Unit Trust Senior Technician, prior to which she was working at Investec Asset Management, as a fund accountant.
Suman has nearly 30 years’ experience in the financial Services industry, including operational positions at the BNY Mellon and Lincoln National.
Investment Team
David Coombs
Head of multi-asset investments
David Coombs
Head of multi-asset investments
London
David heads our multi-asset investments team, which manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones in 2007 after spending 19 years with Baring Asset Management, where he managed multi-asset funds and segregated mandates. He began his career with Hambros Bank in 1984.
David heads our multi-asset investments team, which manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones in 2007 after spending 19 years with Baring Asset Management, where he managed multi-asset funds and segregated mandates. He began his career with Hambros Bank in 1984.
Will Mcintosh-Whyte
Fund manager
Will Mcintosh-Whyte
Fund manager
London
Will manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones’ charities team in 2007 and was made investment manager in 2011, running institutional multi-asset mandates. He has been with our multi-asset investments team since 2015 and a fund manager since July 2019. Will is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a BSc Hons in Management.
Will manages the Rathbone Multi-Asset and Rathbone Greenbank Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones’ charities team in 2007 and was made investment manager in 2011, running institutional multi-asset mandates. He has been with our multi-asset investments team since 2015 and a fund manager since July 2019. Will is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a BSc Hons in Management.
Craig Brown
Senior investment specialist, Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios
Craig Brown
Senior investment specialist, Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios
London
Craig Brown is the senior investment specialist for the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios and Managed service. Craig joined Rathbones in November 2018, bringing 15 years’ financial services experience, including time with Barclays Wealth & Investment Management, and Citibank. Directly prior to joining Rathbones, Craig was a multi-asset portfolio manager at Beckett Asset Management, constructing a range of portfolios for discretionary clients. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Craig Brown is the senior investment specialist for the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolios and Managed service. Craig joined Rathbones in November 2018, bringing 15 years’ financial services experience, including time with Barclays Wealth & Investment Management, and Citibank. Directly prior to joining Rathbones, Craig was a multi-asset portfolio manager at Beckett Asset Management, constructing a range of portfolios for discretionary clients. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Bryn Jones
Head of fixed income and fund manager
Bryn Jones
Head of fixed income and fund manager
London
Bryn is the head of fixed income for Rathbones and is lead manager on the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund. He joined Rathbones in November 2004 from Merrill Lynch, where he managed $2 billion of fixed income assets.
Bryn is a member of the Rathbone Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, non-executive chairman of Rathbones' Fixed Income Committee, and an adviser to the Rathbone Banking Committee. He is a WMA representative for the HMT DMO’s (Her Majesty’s Treasury - Debt Management Office) Gilt market consultation process. Bryn appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He also sits on the IA Fixed Income Committee.
Bryn graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1995. Bryn’s Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund was awarded Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund at the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2014 and 2016; Best SRI Bond Fund at the Money Observer 2015, 2016 and 2017 Fund Awards; the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund is also a top performer in the Bond Pound Sterling – Corporates sector over three and five years in the UK (Lipper Fund Award 2015) and was ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2015 Moneywise Awards. His Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund was voted best Multi-Asset Fixed Income Strategy at the Investment Week Specialist Investment Awards 2015 and was highly commended in 2016. Winner of the Judges Choice Fixed Income award 2018 – Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year awards. Best Ethical Investment Fund, 2019 and 2018; Best Sustainable and ESG Bond Fund 2020 - Investment Week Sustainable and ESG Investment Awards. Best GBP Bond Fund in the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2020. Winner of the Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Award 2021 – Sterling Corporate Bond sector. The Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund won the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards ‘Best Sustainable Fund Launch’ in 2024.
Bryn is the head of fixed income for Rathbones and is lead manager on the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund and the Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund. He joined Rathbones in November 2004 from Merrill Lynch, where he managed $2 billion of fixed income assets.
Bryn is a member of the Rathbone Strategic Asset Allocation Committee, non-executive chairman of Rathbones' Fixed Income Committee, and an adviser to the Rathbone Banking Committee. He is a WMA representative for the HMT DMO’s (Her Majesty’s Treasury - Debt Management Office) Gilt market consultation process. Bryn appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He also sits on the IA Fixed Income Committee.
Bryn graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography in 1995. Bryn’s Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund was awarded Best Sterling Corporate Bond Fund at the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2014 and 2016; Best SRI Bond Fund at the Money Observer 2015, 2016 and 2017 Fund Awards; the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund is also a top performer in the Bond Pound Sterling – Corporates sector over three and five years in the UK (Lipper Fund Award 2015) and was ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2015 Moneywise Awards. His Rathbone Strategic Bond Fund was voted best Multi-Asset Fixed Income Strategy at the Investment Week Specialist Investment Awards 2015 and was highly commended in 2016. Winner of the Judges Choice Fixed Income award 2018 – Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year awards. Best Ethical Investment Fund, 2019 and 2018; Best Sustainable and ESG Bond Fund 2020 - Investment Week Sustainable and ESG Investment Awards. Best GBP Bond Fund in the Morningstar UK Fund Awards 2020. Winner of the Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Award 2021 – Sterling Corporate Bond sector. The Rathbone Greenbank Global Sustainable Bond Fund won the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards ‘Best Sustainable Fund Launch’ in 2024.
James Thomson
Fund manager and Executive director
James Thomson
Fund manager and Executive director
London
James has been the lead manager of the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund since 2003; he was assistant manager of the fund at its inception in 2001. It is one of the top performing funds in the IA Global sector over that period. James joined Rathbones in 2000, having grown up on the island of Bermuda and graduating from Cornell University in New York. He sits on the Executive Committee of Rathbones Asset Management, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and holds the Investment Management Certificate. James is frequently quoted in the financial press and has won numerous fund management awards over his career.
James has been the lead manager of the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund since 2003; he was assistant manager of the fund at its inception in 2001. It is one of the top performing funds in the IA Global sector over that period. James joined Rathbones in 2000, having grown up on the island of Bermuda and graduating from Cornell University in New York. He sits on the Executive Committee of Rathbones Asset Management, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and holds the Investment Management Certificate. James is frequently quoted in the financial press and has won numerous fund management awards over his career.
Distribution Team
Chris Wanless
Business development director - international business
Chris Wanless
Business development director - international business
Contact Chris on
0207 399 0238
Chris joined Rathbones in 2014 from Jupiter Asset Management where he worked with Financial Intermediaries across the UK and Europe for over a decade. Chris joined Rathbones as part of the transaction involving the Jupiter Private Clients and Charities team and was an integral part of launching the Rathbones International business in 2014. Chris is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally.
Contact Chris on
0207 399 0238
Chris joined Rathbones in 2014 from Jupiter Asset Management where he worked with Financial Intermediaries across the UK and Europe for over a decade. Chris joined Rathbones as part of the transaction involving the Jupiter Private Clients and Charities team and was an integral part of launching the Rathbones International business in 2014. Chris is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally.
Jack Herbert
Business development director - international business
Jack Herbert
Business development director - international business
Contact Jack on
0207 399 0322
Jack joined Rathbones in 2017 from Standard Chartered Bank where he was a Senior Banker advising and structuring high net worth individuals investment needs. He has gained International experience in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Through his wide ranging international network and close ties with the Channel Islands, Jack is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally. Jack holds a BA Honours degree from the University of Chichester. He is a qualified Investment professional and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.
Contact Jack on
0207 399 0322
Jack joined Rathbones in 2017 from Standard Chartered Bank where he was a Senior Banker advising and structuring high net worth individuals investment needs. He has gained International experience in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Through his wide ranging international network and close ties with the Channel Islands, Jack is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally. Jack holds a BA Honours degree from the University of Chichester. He is a qualified Investment professional and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.
