FISHER FUNDS TWO KIWISAVER SCHEME - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Investment Officer
- Member of the Fisher Funds Investment Team
Ashley joined our international equities team in 2013 after spending 10 years working in the fast paced world of mergers and acquisitions in both New Zealand and London. Ashley has been responsible for identifying and monitoring many of our technology and consumer investments globally. In 2017 Ashley assumed responsibility for the International Shares portfolio.
Prior to Fisher Funds Ashley spent 10 years advising infrastructure and private equity funds on acquisitions and divestments. Ashley started his career with ABN AMRO in New Zealand before moving to the UK where he held a number of investment banking roles, including responsibility for the corporate finance group at RBS in London.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Fisher Funds Investment Team
- Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Interest
David joined Fisher Funds in January 2011 as the Senior Portfolio Manager responsible for managing our fixed income and cash portfolios. David began his career in 1999 as an equity broker before moving to London in 2002 where he specialised in fixed income investments. His previous work experience includes senior fixed income trading and sales roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS and Goldman Sachs. David is a keen sportsman and passionate supporter of New Zealand sports teams.
Job Titles:
- Chief Investment Strategist
- Member of the Fisher Funds Investment Team
Mark joined Fisher Funds in November 2011 and is responsible for oversight of the investment team and the asset allocation in portfolios. He has been working in the investment industry for 24 years including five years in London. Prior to joining Fisher Funds, Mark spent four years as Managing Director of Brook Asset Management. Before that he was Chief Investment Officer for Arcus Investment Management which was part of the AXA Group.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Analyst, Fixed Interest
Matt joined Fisher Funds in 2006 after completing his studies at Otago University and has spent time in the middle office before assisting with researching companies and industries as part of our international portfolio strategy. Matt has spent the last 4 years as a Senior Investment Analyst in the fixed income team, performing credit analysis for Investment Grade and High Yield company debt. He is a CFA Charterholder and a talented photographer.
Job Titles:
- Analyst
- Member of the Fisher Funds Investment Team
- Portfolio Manager
- Senior Portfolio Manager, Australian Shares
Robbie is responsible for managing the Australian portfolio. Robbie has worked as a portfolio manager and analyst since 2001 in both New Zealand and London where he held various roles with Trafalgar Copley, Copenhagen Capital and FNZC. He holds a Master of Business Studies in Finance (First Class Honours) from Massey University, and prior to this completed a BComm (cum laude) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Robbie grew up on a dairy farm in South Africa before moving to New Zealand, is an avid sports fan (participant & spectator) and enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Fisher Funds Investment Team