ASERTIS - Key Persons


Chris Jones

Job Titles:
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

David Brandwood

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
As our business development director, Roger is responsible for all insolvency litigation work at Asertis. David is a Chartered Accountant with more than ten years' experience in financial services. He qualified at Royal Bank of Scotland, following which he moved to Australia's largest domestic asset manager. Prior to joining Asertis, he led the EMEA & North America finance function at Total Marketing Support Ltd.

Harshiv Thakerar - Chief Investment Officer

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Philip takes responsibility for all legal due diligence and underwriting all claims funded by Asertis. As chief investment officer, Harshiv is responsible for claim origination, completion and portfolio management.

Ian Madej - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
As chief investment officer, Harshiv is responsible for claim origination, completion and portfolio management. Ian is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. He is a recognised expert for Litigation Funding in the Chambers Litigation Support Guide. The guide highlights that he handles "solid matters relating to Section 90 claims, commercial arrangements and worldwide freezing injunctions in England and the BVI." Philip takes responsibility for all legal due diligence and underwriting all claims funded by Asertis.

Mitesh Patel

Job Titles:
  • FINANCE MANAGER
Olivia is investment operations manager and supports the day-to-day operational processes of the business.

Olivia Marchington

Job Titles:
  • Investment Operations Manager
Olivia is investment operations manager and supports the day-to-day operational processes of the business.

Philip Holden - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • GENERAL COUNSEL
Ruth works alongside the executive team to manage and report on all operational investment processes, and the Asertis portfolio.

Roger Dugan

Job Titles:
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
  • Solicitor
Chris is responsible for sourcing and evaluating funding opportunities in the insolvency market. Roger is a solicitor with more than 30 years' experience in both contentious corporate and personal insolvency matters.

Ruth Kellett - COO

Job Titles:
  • OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
David is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, investment modelling and ongoing portfolio management at Asertis.

Sadie Platt

Job Titles:
  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to CEO
Mitesh supports the day-to-day financial and modelling elements of the business.