INVESTMENT CLOCK - Key Persons
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- Business Development Manager / London
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- Client Solutions Director
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- Business Development Support / London & South East
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- Business Development Executive
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Andy joined Royal London Asset Management in December 2015, becoming Chief Financial Officer in January 2018 following his appointment to the Board. He has responsibility for all aspects of Finance, including business performance, statutory and regulatory reporting, and the ICAAP. Andy is also Client Money Oversight Officer, responsible for the protection of client money and assets. He has 25 years' experience within asset management having worked for M&G from 1997 to 2008 and then Aviva Investors from 2008 to 2015. In his current role, Andy is a Director of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd, Royal London Asset Management Ltd and Royal London Unit Trust Managers Ltd. Andy is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Hull.
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- Business Development Support
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- Institutional Client Solutions Director
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- Business Development Manager
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- Business Development Manager
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- Institutional Client Solutions Director
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Hans Georgeson joined Royal London Asset Management as Chief Executive Officer in April 2021 with overall responsibility for managing the business, and as a member of the Royal London Group's Executive Committee.
Hans started his financial services career in 1996 as an equity analyst at BZW Investment Management, the asset management arm of Barclays. Hans remained with Barclays until 2010, progressing through a number of executive roles at Barclays Wealth, Gerrard Investment Management and Barclays Stockbrokers.
In 2010 Hans joined Architas, a fledgling UK asset management business wholly owned by AXA. Under his tenure the business grew to over £40bn assets, operating across 13 countries. Hans graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Politics, Philosophy & Economics and a Masters degree in Economics. He completed his MBA at INSEAD in 2000.
"Trust is an essential element in our industry. Asset management companies play an essential role in creating the financial futures that people want - particularly in areas such as pensions. We recognise that trust has to be earned and maintained.
We do this in several ways. Of course, we look to provide excellent investment returns. We believe that generating performance relies on a number of factors - effective teams, with the right tools and resources, using judgement in a disciplined and transparent way. But we see performance as just one element that we need to look after.
We work in partnership with our clients to create and manage investments that help achieve financial goals. Those goals are now more challenging than ever. As well as navigating the complexities of modern investment markets and changing regulation, our clients expect us to not just produce the right results, but to do this in the right way.
One way you can see this is through our heritage and track record in responsible investing. Royal London Asset Management has long been seen as a leader in this area, and we are committed to making sure that our culture and approach to responsible investing keep us at the head of the pack - partly because it is the right thing to do, but because we believe that this will ultimately give our clients better returns."
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- Business Development Executive
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- Business Development Executive
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- Client Solutions Director
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- Head of Institutional
- Institutional Business Development Team
John Nicol - Chief Risk Officer
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- Chief Risk Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
John joined Royal London Asset Management in September 2017 and is responsible for the Risk and Compliance function. John joined Royal London Asset Management from Aberdeen Asset Management where he was the Global Head of Risk Strategy. Prior to this John was the Head of Governance & Risk Strategy at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership and Compliance Officer and Company Secretary at Blue Planet Investments. John started his career with PwC in the financial services consultancy practice. John has an LLB and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Aberdeen University and has over 25 years' experience in financial services.
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- International Business Development Manager
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Jonathan joined Royal London Asset Management in April 2020 initially as Chief Technology Officer, becoming the Chief Technology & Operations Officer in October 2021 and Chief Operating Officer in 2022. He has responsibility for operations, data, technology systems and business change functions. He has over 30 years' experience of the financial services industry, and prior to joining Royal London was the Global CTO for Standard Life Aberdeen. Prior to joining Standard Life he was the Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Money, and has held other senior technology and change positions with HBOS and Lloyds Banking Group. In his current role Jonathan is a member of the Royal London Asset Management Executive Committee reporting to the CEO, and attends the Royal London Asset Management Holdco and subsidiary boards. Jonathan holds a BA (Hons) in Computing In Business from Huddersfield University.
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- Business Development Executive
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- Business Development Executive
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- Institutional Client Solutions Director
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- People Director
Kerry is People Director for Royal London Asset Management. She joined in May 2019 as a Strategic Business Partner, and has 30 years' global HR and business experience across operations, sales, and product development for asset management retail banking in the UK, Europe, US and Asia. She holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Bristol and is currently responsible for ensuring that all of the people activity in Royal London Asset Management aligns to the business strategy, enabling the firm to develop the capabilities it requires to be successful in the future, whilst creating a positive culture with high performing teams.
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- Senior PR Strategy Manager
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- International Sales Support
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- Business Development Executive
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- Business Development Manager
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- Head of Wholesale
- Wholesale Business Development Team
Piers Hillier - Chief Investment Officer
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- Chief Investment Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
Piers joined Royal London Asset Management in January 2015 as Chief Investment Officer, with responsibility for managing and developing our investment capabilities. Piers has 30 years of investment experience, including roles as Head of International Equities and a member of the Strategic Policy Group responsible for setting Asset Allocation for multi asset portfolios at Kames Capital. Prior to this, Piers was CIO and Head of Asset Allocation for LV= Asset Management and previously CIO European Equities for WestLB Asset Management. He also previously held the position of Head of European Equities at Deutsche Asset Management and Schroders. In his current role, Piers is a director of Royal London Asset Management Ltd, a member of the RLAM Executive Committee, and chairs the RLAM Investment Committee. Piers holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Bristol and Masters degree from the University of Oxford.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Chief Distribution Officer
- Head of Distribution With Responsibility for Sales
Rob joined Royal London Asset Management in January 2013 as Head of Distribution with responsibility for sales, marketing, product development and client account management. He has 30 years' experience of the asset management industry, and prior to joining Royal London held senior Distribution roles at Old Mutual and JPMorgan Asset Management covering both UK and International markets. In his current role as Chief Distribution Officer Rob is a director of Royal London Asset Management Ltd, Royal London Unit Trust Management, a member of the Royal London Asset Management Executive Committee, and chairs the RLAM Distribution and Product Committee. Rob holds a Bachelor's degree from Royal Holloway, University of London and an MBA from the University of London.
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- Business Development Manager
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- Institutional Business Development Manager
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- Strategic Partnerships Manager
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- Chief of Staff
- Member of the Executive Committee
Tracey joined Royal London Asset Management as Chief of Staff in March 2022 with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of our strategic priorities. Tracey has over 25 years' experience in delivery roles in Financial Services. She joined from KPMG where she was a Director responsible for programme delivery. Prior to this, Tracey was a Head of Change at Fidelity International and she has also held a number of senior change, strategy and business management roles at Old Mutual Global Investors (now part of Jupiter Asset Management) and Old Mutual plc. Prior to this Tracey was a management consultant at KPMG and she started her career with Prudential plc.