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Dedicated resources

We believe in building diverse teams, collaborating effectively and supporting one another to successfully achieve common goals.

With a robust infrastructure, we have the adequate technology and operational support in place to provide the highest standard of service to our clients, while enabling the investment team to focus on what they do best.

Executive Advisory Committee
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My journey began in 1997, and I'm so proud of what we've built here at Stenham. With meticulous research and strategic insight, we continue to navigate the complexities of an ever-changing financial landscape to safeguard and grow our client's assets. Our longest standing relationship dates back to the start and remains a valued partner today.

Kevin Arenson, Co-CIO
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I joined in 2013 as a senior analyst and it’s been an incredible ride. This is a firm that's truly a meritocracy and encourages people to progress. I've learnt many valuable lessons at Stenham, none more so than the importance of relationships; those with the managers, our clients and colleagues are the foundations of this business

Akshay Krishnan, Co-CIO
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We're never standing still, and that’s what I love about working here. We partner with some of the most forward-thinking, innovative managers to deliver a unique investment proposition for our clients. Working with them, we're constantly learning to not only adapt and understand the markets but get creative with our solutions.

Tim Beck, Head of Credit & Event Driven

Meet the team

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Kevin Arenson
Co-Chief Investment Officer
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Kevin Arenson

Co-Chief Investment Officer

33 Years Experience, 27 Years at Stenham

Kevin is Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee and a member of the Executive Advisory Committee, with responsibility for the complete oversight of research and investment processes across the full spectrum of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. During his tenure, Kevin has launched numerous funds across a range of strategies and has been instrumental in broadening the scope of investors from high net worth individuals to a variety of institutional clients. In 2020, he was the proud recipient of the HFR Lifetime Achievement (FoHF) award. Prior to joining Stenham in 1997, Kevin was responsible for the management of a private client investment division at Old Mutual International for 3 years. And before that, he served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Liberty Asset Management, with a focus on pension fund investments. Kevin is a CFA® charterholder and completed the Investment Management Certificate. In addition, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PKF Chartered Accountants in Johannesburg and obtained his B.Com and B.Acc from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Akshay Krishnan
Co-Chief Investment Officer
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Akshay Krishnan

Co-Chief Investment Officer

18 Years Experience, 11 Years at Stenham

Akshay is a member of the Executive Advisory Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. He was appointed Co-CIO in June 2024. Akshay is the fund lead for Stenham Trading, Stenham Quadrant and Stenham Commodities, and has ultimate responsibility for research coverage of discretionary and systematic macro, commodities, quantitative and relative value trading strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Akshay handles key institutional client relationships, playing an integral role in portfolio construction and ongoing management of tailored solutions. Prior to joining the Firm in 2013, Akshay was a Senior Analyst at SAIL Advisors in Hong Kong, where he led investment research in relative value and global macro strategies, before relocating to the UK in 2011 to establish SAIL Advisors’ London office. Akshay was also an Investment Analyst at ING within its Funds of Hedge Funds Group and an Associate at BNP Paribas in the Hedge Funds Capital Markets Risk Group (both based in New York). Akshay obtained his BA (Hons) in Physics from Brown University, Rhode Island, and his MA in International Finance and International Politics from New York University.

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Tim Beck
Head of Credit and Event Driven Strategies
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Tim Beck

Head of Credit and Event Driven Strategies

26 Years Experience, 14 Years at Stenham

Tim is a member of the Executive Advisory Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. He is responsible for research coverage of credit and event driven strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Tim oversees the portfolio construction and management of tailored solutions on behalf of key institutional and private wealth investors. In 2015, he was recognised as one of Financial News magazine’s “Top 40 under 40 in Hedge Funds”. Before joining Stenham in 2010, Tim served as Co-Head of Credit & Fixed Income Strategies at Amundi Alternative Investments, where he was instrumental in launching a credit-focused fund of hedge funds. Previously, Tim was a Director at Fitch Ratings, specialising in credit ratings for financial institutions across several geographies, and started his career at Deloitte in 1998 as Audit Senior. Tim qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Arthur Andersen and obtained his MA (Oxon) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Jesus College, Oxford.

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Bruce Harington
Head of Equity Long/Short Strategies
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Bruce Harington

Head of Equity Long/Short Strategies

20 Years Experience, 16 Years at Stenham

Bruce is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee and the fund lead for Stenham Growth and Stenham Healthcare. He is responsible for research coverage of long/short equity and healthcare strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Bruce oversees key institutional client relationships, contributing to the portfolio construction and ongoing management of tailored solutions. Prior to his current role, Bruce was a senior member of the Operational Due Diligence team, assisting in the review of existing and potential new investments. Before joining Stenham in 2008, he worked in currency options finance at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Prior to that, he completed his audit articles at PwC. Bruce is a CFA® charterholder and a qualified Chartered Accountant; he obtained his Bachelor of Business Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degrees from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

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Rishi Patel
Head of Operational Risk
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Rishi Patel

Head of Operational Risk

23 Years Experience, 11 Years at Stenham

Rishi is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee, with responsibility for the review of new and existing investments from an operational perspective, providing formal recommendations to the Investment Advisory Committee with a right to veto those that do not meet the required standards. In addition, he has complete oversight of operational risk within the Firm, including the review of critical business processes and the resulting level of risk within our business and the products that we manage. Prior to joining Stenham in 2013, Rishi served as Head of Operational Due Diligence at Momentum Global Investment Management, where he pioneered their due diligence process and built the risk management framework. He has also held positions within operational risk, global forensic accounting and financial services audit at Credit Suisse Asset Management, Ernst & Young and Deloitte respectively. Rishi is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He obtained his BSc in Economics from University College London.

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Steve Price
Chief Operating Officer
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Steve Price

Chief Operating Officer

25 Years Experience, <1 Year at Stenham

Steve joined Stenham in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for managing the Firm’s operational platform, strategy and information technology. Prior to this, Steve fulfilled a range of executive management and board roles via consultancy business Soundsolve, which he co-founded in 2018. Between 1999-2018, Steve held various senior roles, including CIO and COO, within the Alexander Forbes Group. He has gained extensive experience working with businesses across investment management, employee benefits and insurance in South Africa, the UK and Jersey, with a focus on fund of hedge funds, offshore structures, risk, compliance and governance. Steve completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a CFA® charterholder. He also holds a BSc in Building Science from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Catherine Griggs
Managing Director (Gsy)
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Catherine Griggs

Managing Director (Gsy)

35 Years Experience, 24 Years at Stenham

Catherine is Managing Director of Stenham Asset Management Limited and Stenham Management Services (C.I.) Limited, responsible for the oversight of governance, operations and investment processes carried out by the Guernsey office. She also serves as a Director of the Stenham Funds and Stenham Asset Management (UK) Plc. Catherine held the position of Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Montier Partners LLP from 2000 until the business was acquired by Stenham in 2010. Upon joining Stenham in London, she was Finance and Client Services Manager, and was promoted to her current role of Managing Director in 2013. Prior to joining Montier, Catherine worked in the hedge fund industry as Group Financial Controller and later in compliance and general management at the Gaiacorp Group. Catherine is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and obtained a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of the West of England. She also holds the Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

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Ravit Toledano
General Counsel
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Ravit Toledano

General Counsel

22 Years Experience, 17 Years at Stenham

Ravit joined Stenham in 2007 and serves as General Counsel. During her tenure, Ravit has built both a team and robust framework, providing management with oversight and confidence across all legal and compliance related areas in the various jurisdictions Stenham operates in. Prior to this, Ravit served as in-house Legal Counsel for a publicly traded company, Afcon Industries, for 2 years. Ravit completed her articles with Heskia-Hacmun Law Firm in Tel Aviv and is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. She graduated with a BA in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Hertzelia School of Law and her Master of Laws (LL.M) at Bar Ilan University Law School.

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Stanley Chim
Head of Finance
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Stanley Chim

Head of Finance

39 Years Experience, 24 Years at Stenham

Stanley joined the Firm in 2000 and plays an integral role in the oversight of all accounting and finance functions. This includes the internal control systems, development of the annual operating budget, preparation of financial and management reports, tax and regulatory filings, as well as handling payroll. Stanley has extensive financial and managerial experience in the asset management industry. Before Stenham, he spent 2 years as an Audit Senior at accountancy firm, Grunberg & Co. and served as Chief Financial Officer at Gopeng Development Berhad from 1993 to 1998. Earlier in his career, Stanley held auditing and accounting positions at Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad, Bellman Messik, Cohen Arnold & Co. and Payne Davis & Co. Stanley is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and obtained his Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) from Monash University, Australia.

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Francois Braut
Head of Risk Management & Quantitative Research
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Francois Braut

Head of Risk Management & Quantitative Research

13 Years Experience, 12 Years at Stenham

Francois is responsible for the management and oversight of the Firm’s quantitative research processes, including analysis on underlying fund and portfolio statistical data to assist with fund selection, monitoring and portfolio construction across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. Prior to joining Stenham in 2012, he worked at Credit Suisse in Paris on the proprietary trading desk researching arbitrage and trading strategies. Before that, Francois completed an internship at Natixis Asset Management during his studies. Francois obtained his MSc in Quantitative Finance from Paris Dauphine University, along with an MSc in Econometrics and a BSc in Econometrics from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.

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Marine d'Hartoy
Investment Director
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Marine d'Hartoy

Investment Director

13 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Marine joined the Firm in 2021 as Investment Director. Her research focuses on discretionary global macro and commodity managers. Prior to that, she spent 8 years at Bedrock Asset Management as Head of Research and served as a member of the Investment Committee, responsible for investment research and analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes. Marine previously held roles on Derivatives desks at Tradition Financial Services in London and BNP Paribas CIB in Paris. She completed her education in France, obtaining a Postgraduate Degree in Financial Techniques from ESSEC Business School in 2011 and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics & Computer Sciences from Paris Dauphine University in 2009. Marine also holds the CFA® Certificate in ESG Investing.

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Myles Watkiss
Senior Analyst
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Myles Watkiss

Senior Analyst

8 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Myles joined the Firm in 2020 as a senior investment analyst. His research focuses on quantitative and relative value hedge funds. Prior to this, Myles was Head of Fund Research and a member of the Investment Committee at Culross Global where he was responsible for sourcing new hedge funds across all strategies, asset classes and regions. He also managed the firm’s quantitative research processes, which included monitoring and portfolio construction, as well as maintaining ESG-compliant portfolios. Myles is a CFA® charterholder and studied Mathematics at Oxford University, graduating with an M.Math.

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Dale Hewitt
Investment Analyst
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Dale Hewitt

Investment Analyst

7 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Dale joined the Cape Town office in 2021 as a generalist investment analyst, contributing to the research coverage of equity long/short managers. He previously worked at Momentum Asset Management for over 3 years, serving as an equity analyst and assistant to the portfolio managers on a range of unit trusts and segregated mandates. Main responsibilities included conducting equity research across all sectors within the South African market and assisting with asset allocation, risk management and position sizing within portfolios. Dale obtained a Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci) from Rhodes University in 2017 and became a CFA® charterholder in 2022.

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Reder van Rooyen
Investment Analyst
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Reder van Rooyen

Investment Analyst

5 Years Experience, 2 Years at Stenham

Reder joined Stenham in 2022 as an investment analyst, contributing to the research coverage of credit and event driven managers. He previously worked at Dynasty Wealth & Asset Management as an Investment Analyst, responsible for investment and fund manager research, client portfolio analysis and family/estate financial planning. Prior to this, Reder served as a Financial Engineer at Riskworx, covering market risk capital modelling while working with various trading desks and financial instruments. He also gained experience at Opti-Num Solutions, consulting as a quantitative analyst in strategic capital allocation. Reder studied at the University of Pretoria, obtaining a BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, followed by a BSc (Distinction Honours) and MSc in Financial Engineering. In addition, he is a CFA® charterholder and has completed advanced certifications in MATLAB and Python coding for Finance.

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Will Pounder
Operational Due Diligence Analyst
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Will Pounder

Operational Due Diligence Analyst

11 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Will joined Stenham in 2021 and is responsible for assisting in the analysis of key operational risks and control environments of both prospective and existing investments. In addition, he contributes to the formal recommendations made to the Investment Advisory Committee. Prior to this, Will worked within the global Internal Audit function at Schroders Wealth Management, undertaking assignments of both an operational and regulatory-driven nature across the division. Will started his career in practice, working within the Risk Assurance department of RSM (formerly Baker Tilly) for 6 years before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2018 to further specialise in working with clients in the asset & wealth management sector. Will became a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) in 2021 and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He obtained a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Reading in 2012.

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Mihir Kara
Co-Portfolio Manager - Direct Equity Strategy
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Mihir Kara

Co-Portfolio Manager - Direct Equity Strategy

8 Years Experience, 6 Years at Stenham

Mihir joined Stenham in 2018 and serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for the Direct Equity strategy, with responsibility for identifying investment opportunities and oversight of the decision-making process. His primary research coverage includes digital infrastructure, internet, payments, semiconductor and software businesses globally. Prior to this, Mihir was an equity analyst at Arrowgrass Capital, where he covered fundamental research for equity long/short strategies across industrials and the technology, media & telecoms (TMT) sectors. Mihir received an MSc (Distinction Honours) in Finance from Warwick University and a BSc (Hons) in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School in London.

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Thibault Decré
Senior Equity Analyst
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Thibault Decré

Senior Equity Analyst

6 Years Experience, 2 Years at Stenham

Thibault joined the Firm in 2022 and is a senior analyst for the Direct Equity strategy. Contributing to fundamental equity research on portfolio investments, Thibault focuses on consumer, industrials and healthcare businesses globally. Prior to this, he served as an equity analyst at 2R Capital Investment Management, with a specialism in fundamental research on European businesses. Thibault obtained a Master in Management from EDHEC Business School in Lille, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Finance from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University.

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Gabriel Moraes
Equity Analyst
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Gabriel Moraes

Equity Analyst

3 Years Experience, <1 Year at Stenham

Gabriel joined Stenham in Q4 2024 as an analyst for the Direct Equity strategy. Serving as a generalist, he contributes to the research and stock selection process across multiple sectors. Gabriel was previously based in the US and worked at Diamond Hill Investment Management as a buy-side research associate. He attended the University of South Florida on an academic scholarship, graduating with dual BSc degrees in Finance and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in 2021. During this time, he also served as president of the Student Investment Club. More recently, Gabriel also attended the Investment Decisions and Behavioural Finance programme at Harvard Kennedy School, Boston.

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Evan Hurwitz
Director
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Evan Hurwitz

Director

26 Years Experience, 6 Years at Stenham

Evan joined Stenham in 2018, establishing the Firm’s regional presence in Mauritius and subsequently in Australia. Prior to this, he was a founding partner at Peloton Wealth Partners, consulting to local investment advisory businesses. During this time, Evan also actively participated in select venture capital projects into Africa, predominantly in the QSR food space. Pre-2013, Evan was based in London where he was a partner for 17 years at market-leading research and global events company Terrapinn, covering Funds, Hedge Funds and Private Equity among other sectors. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and a Masters of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney. He is also a member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors.

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Lelia Kuzbari
Director of Investor Relations & Marketing
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Lelia Kuzbari

Director of Investor Relations & Marketing

19 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Lelia joined the Firm in 2020 and is responsible for the creation of investor-focused marketing content, building brand awareness and supporting strategic business growth initiatives across institutional and intermediary channels. Prior to Stenham, she was Head of EMEA Marketing Communications & Investor Relations at EnTrust Global from 2016 to 2019, where she led the production of marketing collateral, managed campaign strategy and enhanced client engagement. Lelia started her career at the Permal Group in 2004, which later merged with EnTrust. During this period, she built out the business development support function for the EMEA region, which included a 3-year tenure in Dubai helping to establish a Middle East footprint. Lelia obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Design for Communication from the University of the Arts London and the CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment Certificate.

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Rita Movik
Investor Relations & Marketing Manager
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Rita Movik

Investor Relations & Marketing Manager

23 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Rita joined the Firm in 2020 and is responsible for contributing to business development and client service initiatives. Main areas of focus include marketing materials, reporting deliverables, RFPs, investor relations and CRM data management. Prior to this, Rita served as Investor Relations Analyst at Silver Ridge Asset Management for 5 years, working closely with senior stakeholders to support asset raising, investor relations, marketing and business management. She has also held various positions at the Jumeirah Group, Virgin Active and T-Mobile Hungary. In 2004, Rita graduated from Szent Istvan University in Hungary with a BSc (Hons) degree in Economics, Business & Management.

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Martin Sawyer
Head of Client Service & IT Solutions
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Martin Sawyer

Head of Client Service & IT Solutions

26 Years Experience, 19 Years at Stenham

Martin is a member of the management team and is responsible for Client Services, Client Reporting and IT Solutions. Since joining the Firm in 2005, he has been instrumental in fashioning a successful framework to ensure that the service received by our clients is of the highest calibre. This includes leading the design, development and production of all reporting to ensure its efficient and timely dissemination. Martin is also responsible for IT solutions within the Asset Management business, certifying the suitability and effectiveness of software and managing key projects relating to process improvement, procedure and system development. Prior to Stenham, Martin held positions at Threadneedle Asset Management, Russell Investment Group, Barclays Global Investors and Fidelity Investments Limited, covering fund accounting, investment administration, defined contribution pension schemes, client services, client reporting and change management. Martin graduated from Staffordshire University with a BA in Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations and holds the Investment Management Certificate.

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Nick Turney
Group IT Manager
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Nick Turney

Group IT Manager

28 Years Experience, 17 Years at Stenham

Nick joined the Firm in 2007 and leads the IT division, Stenham Support Services Limited. With complete oversight of IT infrastructure and systems across all office locations, responsibilities include the management of software solutions, hardware procurement, network engineering and administration, helpdesk support, cyber/data security and business continuity. Prior to this, Nick served as IT Manager at Websters Solicitors for over 5 years, based in London and Guildford. He has also held positions at Atlan Resource Solutions, an IT recruitment company, as well as a number of specialist IT companies, including Pelican Technology and Tranzline. Nick obtained an HND in Computer and Electronic Systems from Farnborough College of Technology in 1996 while working at Marconi Electronic Systems.

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Neelima Shah
Human Resources Manager
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Neelima Shah

Human Resources Manager

24 Years Experience, 1 Year at Stenham

Neelima is responsible for the oversight of the human resources function at Stenham. This includes talent acquisition, employee benefits and compensation, performance management, training and development, employee engagement and compliance. Neelima has considerable experience in the financial sector. Prior to joining the Firm in 2023, she served as HR Manager at DZ Bank and, most recently, at Van Lanschot Kempen, delivering end-to-end HR processes for their UK entities. Neelima started her career at Man FRM in 1999, where she spent over 13 years, and has also held positions at Fidante Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Neelima became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) in 2012. She also holds a BA (Hons) degree in Italian Studies from the University of Manchester and a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management from Middlesex University.

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Ann-Marie Bevan
Client Services Manager
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Ann-Marie Bevan

Client Services Manager

33 Years Experience, 27 Years at Stenham

Ann-Marie joined the Firm in 1997 and plays an integral role in the operational oversight and client servicing of the segregated mandates for the Direct Equity strategy. As well as providing a high-quality service to some of Stenham’s longest standing investors, key responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the trade executions, cash management and credit facility arrangements. Prior to this, she spent several years in the banking sector serving as executive assistant at both Ernst & Young and Midlands Bank (now HSBC). Ann-Marie passed the Investment Management Certificate in 2001.

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Kevin Arenson
Co-Chief Investment Officer
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Kevin Arenson

Co-Chief Investment Officer

33 Years Experience, 27 Years at Stenham

Kevin is Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee and a member of the Executive Advisory Committee, with responsibility for the complete oversight of research and investment processes across the full spectrum of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. During his tenure, Kevin has launched numerous funds across a range of strategies and has been instrumental in broadening the scope of investors from high net worth individuals to a variety of institutional clients. In 2020, he was the proud recipient of the HFR Lifetime Achievement (FoHF) award. Prior to joining Stenham in 1997, Kevin was responsible for the management of a private client investment division at Old Mutual International for 3 years. And before that, he served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Liberty Asset Management, with a focus on pension fund investments. Kevin is a CFA® charterholder and completed the Investment Management Certificate. In addition, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PKF Chartered Accountants in Johannesburg and obtained his B.Com and B.Acc from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Akshay Krishnan
Co-Chief Investment Officer
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Akshay Krishnan

Co-Chief Investment Officer

18 Years Experience, 11 Years at Stenham

Akshay is a member of the Executive Advisory Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. He was appointed Co-CIO in June 2024. Akshay is the fund lead for Stenham Trading, Stenham Quadrant and Stenham Commodities, and has ultimate responsibility for research coverage of discretionary and systematic macro, commodities, quantitative and relative value trading strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Akshay handles key institutional client relationships, playing an integral role in portfolio construction and ongoing management of tailored solutions. Prior to joining the Firm in 2013, Akshay was a Senior Analyst at SAIL Advisors in Hong Kong, where he led investment research in relative value and global macro strategies, before relocating to the UK in 2011 to establish SAIL Advisors’ London office. Akshay was also an Investment Analyst at ING within its Funds of Hedge Funds Group and an Associate at BNP Paribas in the Hedge Funds Capital Markets Risk Group (both based in New York). Akshay obtained his BA (Hons) in Physics from Brown University, Rhode Island, and his MA in International Finance and International Politics from New York University.

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Tim Beck
Head of Credit and Event Driven Strategies
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Tim Beck

Head of Credit and Event Driven Strategies

26 Years Experience, 14 Years at Stenham

Tim is a member of the Executive Advisory Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. He is responsible for research coverage of credit and event driven strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Tim oversees the portfolio construction and management of tailored solutions on behalf of key institutional and private wealth investors. In 2015, he was recognised as one of Financial News magazine’s “Top 40 under 40 in Hedge Funds”. Before joining Stenham in 2010, Tim served as Co-Head of Credit & Fixed Income Strategies at Amundi Alternative Investments, where he was instrumental in launching a credit-focused fund of hedge funds. Previously, Tim was a Director at Fitch Ratings, specialising in credit ratings for financial institutions across several geographies, and started his career at Deloitte in 1998 as Audit Senior. Tim qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Arthur Andersen and obtained his MA (Oxon) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Jesus College, Oxford.

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Bruce Harington
Head of Equity Long/Short Strategies
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Bruce Harington

Head of Equity Long/Short Strategies

20 Years Experience, 16 Years at Stenham

Bruce is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee and the fund lead for Stenham Growth and Stenham Healthcare. He is responsible for research coverage of long/short equity and healthcare strategies across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. In addition, Bruce oversees key institutional client relationships, contributing to the portfolio construction and ongoing management of tailored solutions. Prior to his current role, Bruce was a senior member of the Operational Due Diligence team, assisting in the review of existing and potential new investments. Before joining Stenham in 2008, he worked in currency options finance at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Prior to that, he completed his audit articles at PwC. Bruce is a CFA® charterholder and a qualified Chartered Accountant; he obtained his Bachelor of Business Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degrees from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

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Rishi Patel
Head of Operational Risk
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Rishi Patel

Head of Operational Risk

23 Years Experience, 11 Years at Stenham

Rishi is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee, with responsibility for the review of new and existing investments from an operational perspective, providing formal recommendations to the Investment Advisory Committee with a right to veto those that do not meet the required standards. In addition, he has complete oversight of operational risk within the Firm, including the review of critical business processes and the resulting level of risk within our business and the products that we manage. Prior to joining Stenham in 2013, Rishi served as Head of Operational Due Diligence at Momentum Global Investment Management, where he pioneered their due diligence process and built the risk management framework. He has also held positions within operational risk, global forensic accounting and financial services audit at Credit Suisse Asset Management, Ernst & Young and Deloitte respectively. Rishi is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He obtained his BSc in Economics from University College London.

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Francois Braut
Head of Risk Management & Quantitative Research
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Francois Braut

Head of Risk Management & Quantitative Research

13 Years Experience, 12 Years at Stenham

Francois is responsible for the management and oversight of the Firm’s quantitative research processes, including analysis on underlying fund and portfolio statistical data to assist with fund selection, monitoring and portfolio construction across the range of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. Prior to joining Stenham in 2012, he worked at Credit Suisse in Paris on the proprietary trading desk researching arbitrage and trading strategies. Before that, Francois completed an internship at Natixis Asset Management during his studies. Francois obtained his MSc in Quantitative Finance from Paris Dauphine University, along with an MSc in Econometrics and a BSc in Econometrics from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.

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Marine d'Hartoy
Investment Director
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Marine d'Hartoy

Investment Director

13 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Marine joined the Firm in 2021 as Investment Director. Her research focuses on discretionary global macro and commodity managers. Prior to that, she spent 8 years at Bedrock Asset Management as Head of Research and served as a member of the Investment Committee, responsible for investment research and analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes. Marine previously held roles on Derivatives desks at Tradition Financial Services in London and BNP Paribas CIB in Paris. She completed her education in France, obtaining a Postgraduate Degree in Financial Techniques from ESSEC Business School in 2011 and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics & Computer Sciences from Paris Dauphine University in 2009. Marine also holds the CFA® Certificate in ESG Investing.

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Myles Watkiss
Senior Analyst
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Myles Watkiss

Senior Analyst

8 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Myles joined the Firm in 2020 as a senior investment analyst. His research focuses on quantitative and relative value hedge funds. Prior to this, Myles was Head of Fund Research and a member of the Investment Committee at Culross Global where he was responsible for sourcing new hedge funds across all strategies, asset classes and regions. He also managed the firm’s quantitative research processes, which included monitoring and portfolio construction, as well as maintaining ESG-compliant portfolios. Myles is a CFA® charterholder and studied Mathematics at Oxford University, graduating with an M.Math.

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Dale Hewitt
Investment Analyst
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Dale Hewitt

Investment Analyst

7 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Dale joined the Cape Town office in 2021 as a generalist investment analyst, contributing to the research coverage of equity long/short managers. He previously worked at Momentum Asset Management for over 3 years, serving as an equity analyst and assistant to the portfolio managers on a range of unit trusts and segregated mandates. Main responsibilities included conducting equity research across all sectors within the South African market and assisting with asset allocation, risk management and position sizing within portfolios. Dale obtained a Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci) from Rhodes University in 2017 and became a CFA® charterholder in 2022.

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Reder van Rooyen
Investment Analyst
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Reder van Rooyen

Investment Analyst

5 Years Experience, 2 Years at Stenham

Reder joined Stenham in 2022 as an investment analyst, contributing to the research coverage of credit and event driven managers. He previously worked at Dynasty Wealth & Asset Management as an Investment Analyst, responsible for investment and fund manager research, client portfolio analysis and family/estate financial planning. Prior to this, Reder served as a Financial Engineer at Riskworx, covering market risk capital modelling while working with various trading desks and financial instruments. He also gained experience at Opti-Num Solutions, consulting as a quantitative analyst in strategic capital allocation. Reder studied at the University of Pretoria, obtaining a BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, followed by a BSc (Distinction Honours) and MSc in Financial Engineering. In addition, he is a CFA® charterholder and has completed advanced certifications in MATLAB and Python coding for Finance.

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Will Pounder
Operational Due Diligence Analyst
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Will Pounder

Operational Due Diligence Analyst

11 Years Experience, 3 Years at Stenham

Will joined Stenham in 2021 and is responsible for assisting in the analysis of key operational risks and control environments of both prospective and existing investments. In addition, he contributes to the formal recommendations made to the Investment Advisory Committee. Prior to this, Will worked within the global Internal Audit function at Schroders Wealth Management, undertaking assignments of both an operational and regulatory-driven nature across the division. Will started his career in practice, working within the Risk Assurance department of RSM (formerly Baker Tilly) for 6 years before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2018 to further specialise in working with clients in the asset & wealth management sector. Will became a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) in 2021 and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He obtained a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Reading in 2012.

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Kevin Arenson
Co-Chief Investment Officer
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Kevin Arenson

Co-Chief Investment Officer

33 Years Experience, 27 Years at Stenham

Kevin is Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee and a member of the Executive Advisory Committee, with responsibility for the complete oversight of research and investment processes across the full spectrum of Stenham Funds and bespoke portfolios. During his tenure, Kevin has launched numerous funds across a range of strategies and has been instrumental in broadening the scope of investors from high net worth individuals to a variety of institutional clients. In 2020, he was the proud recipient of the HFR Lifetime Achievement (FoHF) award. Prior to joining Stenham in 1997, Kevin was responsible for the management of a private client investment division at Old Mutual International for 3 years. And before that, he served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Liberty Asset Management, with a focus on pension fund investments. Kevin is a CFA® charterholder and completed the Investment Management Certificate. In addition, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PKF Chartered Accountants in Johannesburg and obtained his B.Com and B.Acc from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Mihir Kara
Co-Portfolio Manager - Direct Equity Strategy
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Mihir Kara

Co-Portfolio Manager - Direct Equity Strategy

8 Years Experience, 6 Years at Stenham

Mihir joined Stenham in 2018 and serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for the Direct Equity strategy, with responsibility for identifying investment opportunities and oversight of the decision-making process. His primary research coverage includes digital infrastructure, internet, payments, semiconductor and software businesses globally. Prior to this, Mihir was an equity analyst at Arrowgrass Capital, where he covered fundamental research for equity long/short strategies across industrials and the technology, media & telecoms (TMT) sectors. Mihir received an MSc (Distinction Honours) in Finance from Warwick University and a BSc (Hons) in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School in London.

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Thibault Decré
Senior Equity Analyst
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Thibault Decré

Senior Equity Analyst

6 Years Experience, 2 Years at Stenham

Thibault joined the Firm in 2022 and is a senior analyst for the Direct Equity strategy. Contributing to fundamental equity research on portfolio investments, Thibault focuses on consumer, industrials and healthcare businesses globally. Prior to this, he served as an equity analyst at 2R Capital Investment Management, with a specialism in fundamental research on European businesses. Thibault obtained a Master in Management from EDHEC Business School in Lille, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Finance from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University.

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Gabriel Moraes
Equity Analyst
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Gabriel Moraes

Equity Analyst

3 Years Experience, <1 Year at Stenham

Gabriel joined Stenham in Q4 2024 as an analyst for the Direct Equity strategy. Serving as a generalist, he contributes to the research and stock selection process across multiple sectors. Gabriel was previously based in the US and worked at Diamond Hill Investment Management as a buy-side research associate. He attended the University of South Florida on an academic scholarship, graduating with dual BSc degrees in Finance and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in 2021. During this time, he also served as president of the Student Investment Club. More recently, Gabriel also attended the Investment Decisions and Behavioural Finance programme at Harvard Kennedy School, Boston.

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Steve Price
Chief Operating Officer
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Steve Price

Chief Operating Officer

25 Years Experience, <1 Year at Stenham

Steve joined Stenham in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for managing the Firm’s operational platform, strategy and information technology. Prior to this, Steve fulfilled a range of executive management and board roles via consultancy business Soundsolve, which he co-founded in 2018. Between 1999-2018, Steve held various senior roles, including CIO and COO, within the Alexander Forbes Group. He has gained extensive experience working with businesses across investment management, employee benefits and insurance in South Africa, the UK and Jersey, with a focus on fund of hedge funds, offshore structures, risk, compliance and governance. Steve completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a CFA® charterholder. He also holds a BSc in Building Science from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Catherine Griggs
Managing Director (Gsy)
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Catherine Griggs

Managing Director (Gsy)

35 Years Experience, 24 Years at Stenham

Catherine is Managing Director of Stenham Asset Management Limited and Stenham Management Services (C.I.) Limited, responsible for the oversight of governance, operations and investment processes carried out by the Guernsey office. She also serves as a Director of the Stenham Funds and Stenham Asset Management (UK) Plc. Catherine held the position of Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Montier Partners LLP from 2000 until the business was acquired by Stenham in 2010. Upon joining Stenham in London, she was Finance and Client Services Manager, and was promoted to her current role of Managing Director in 2013. Prior to joining Montier, Catherine worked in the hedge fund industry as Group Financial Controller and later in compliance and general management at the Gaiacorp Group. Catherine is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and obtained a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of the West of England. She also holds the Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

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Ravit Toledano
General Counsel
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Ravit Toledano

General Counsel

22 Years Experience, 17 Years at Stenham

Ravit joined Stenham in 2007 and serves as General Counsel. During her tenure, Ravit has built both a team and robust framework, providing management with oversight and confidence across all legal and compliance related areas in the various jurisdictions Stenham operates in. Prior to this, Ravit served as in-house Legal Counsel for a publicly traded company, Afcon Industries, for 2 years. Ravit completed her articles with Heskia-Hacmun Law Firm in Tel Aviv and is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. She graduated with a BA in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Hertzelia School of Law and her Master of Laws (LL.M) at Bar Ilan University Law School.

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Stanley Chim
Head of Finance
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Stanley Chim

Head of Finance

39 Years Experience, 24 Years at Stenham

Stanley joined the Firm in 2000 and plays an integral role in the oversight of all accounting and finance functions. This includes the internal control systems, development of the annual operating budget, preparation of financial and management reports, tax and regulatory filings, as well as handling payroll. Stanley has extensive financial and managerial experience in the asset management industry. Before Stenham, he spent 2 years as an Audit Senior at accountancy firm, Grunberg & Co. and served as Chief Financial Officer at Gopeng Development Berhad from 1993 to 1998. Earlier in his career, Stanley held auditing and accounting positions at Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad, Bellman Messik, Cohen Arnold & Co. and Payne Davis & Co. Stanley is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and obtained his Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) from Monash University, Australia.

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Evan Hurwitz
Director
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Evan Hurwitz

Director

26 Years Experience, 6 Years at Stenham

Evan joined Stenham in 2018, establishing the Firm’s regional presence in Mauritius and subsequently in Australia. Prior to this, he was a founding partner at Peloton Wealth Partners, consulting to local investment advisory businesses. During this time, Evan also actively participated in select venture capital projects into Africa, predominantly in the QSR food space. Pre-2013, Evan was based in London where he was a partner for 17 years at market-leading research and global events company Terrapinn, covering Funds, Hedge Funds and Private Equity among other sectors. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and a Masters of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney. He is also a member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors.

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Lelia Kuzbari
Director of Investor Relations & Marketing
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Lelia Kuzbari

Director of Investor Relations & Marketing

19 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Lelia joined the Firm in 2020 and is responsible for the creation of investor-focused marketing content, building brand awareness and supporting strategic business growth initiatives across institutional and intermediary channels. Prior to Stenham, she was Head of EMEA Marketing Communications & Investor Relations at EnTrust Global from 2016 to 2019, where she led the production of marketing collateral, managed campaign strategy and enhanced client engagement. Lelia started her career at the Permal Group in 2004, which later merged with EnTrust. During this period, she built out the business development support function for the EMEA region, which included a 3-year tenure in Dubai helping to establish a Middle East footprint. Lelia obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Design for Communication from the University of the Arts London and the CISI Introduction to Securities & Investment Certificate.

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Rita Movik
Investor Relations & Marketing Manager
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Rita Movik

Investor Relations & Marketing Manager

23 Years Experience, 4 Years at Stenham

Rita joined the Firm in 2020 and is responsible for contributing to business development and client service initiatives. Main areas of focus include marketing materials, reporting deliverables, RFPs, investor relations and CRM data management. Prior to this, Rita served as Investor Relations Analyst at Silver Ridge Asset Management for 5 years, working closely with senior stakeholders to support asset raising, investor relations, marketing and business management. She has also held various positions at the Jumeirah Group, Virgin Active and T-Mobile Hungary. In 2004, Rita graduated from Szent Istvan University in Hungary with a BSc (Hons) degree in Economics, Business & Management.

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Martin Sawyer
Head of Client Service & IT Solutions
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Martin Sawyer

Head of Client Service & IT Solutions

26 Years Experience, 19 Years at Stenham

Martin is a member of the management team and is responsible for Client Services, Client Reporting and IT Solutions. Since joining the Firm in 2005, he has been instrumental in fashioning a successful framework to ensure that the service received by our clients is of the highest calibre. This includes leading the design, development and production of all reporting to ensure its efficient and timely dissemination. Martin is also responsible for IT solutions within the Asset Management business, certifying the suitability and effectiveness of software and managing key projects relating to process improvement, procedure and system development. Prior to Stenham, Martin held positions at Threadneedle Asset Management, Russell Investment Group, Barclays Global Investors and Fidelity Investments Limited, covering fund accounting, investment administration, defined contribution pension schemes, client services, client reporting and change management. Martin graduated from Staffordshire University with a BA in Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations and holds the Investment Management Certificate.

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Nick Turney
Group IT Manager
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Nick Turney

Group IT Manager

28 Years Experience, 17 Years at Stenham

Nick joined the Firm in 2007 and leads the IT division, Stenham Support Services Limited. With complete oversight of IT infrastructure and systems across all office locations, responsibilities include the management of software solutions, hardware procurement, network engineering and administration, helpdesk support, cyber/data security and business continuity. Prior to this, Nick served as IT Manager at Websters Solicitors for over 5 years, based in London and Guildford. He has also held positions at Atlan Resource Solutions, an IT recruitment company, as well as a number of specialist IT companies, including Pelican Technology and Tranzline. Nick obtained an HND in Computer and Electronic Systems from Farnborough College of Technology in 1996 while working at Marconi Electronic Systems.

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Neelima Shah
Human Resources Manager
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Neelima Shah

Human Resources Manager

24 Years Experience, 1 Year at Stenham

Neelima is responsible for the oversight of the human resources function at Stenham. This includes talent acquisition, employee benefits and compensation, performance management, training and development, employee engagement and compliance. Neelima has considerable experience in the financial sector. Prior to joining the Firm in 2023, she served as HR Manager at DZ Bank and, most recently, at Van Lanschot Kempen, delivering end-to-end HR processes for their UK entities. Neelima started her career at Man FRM in 1999, where she spent over 13 years, and has also held positions at Fidante Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Neelima became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) in 2012. She also holds a BA (Hons) degree in Italian Studies from the University of Manchester and a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management from Middlesex University.

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Ann-Marie Bevan
Client Services Manager
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Ann-Marie Bevan

Client Services Manager

33 Years Experience, 27 Years at Stenham

Ann-Marie joined the Firm in 1997 and plays an integral role in the operational oversight and client servicing of the segregated mandates for the Direct Equity strategy. As well as providing a high-quality service to some of Stenham’s longest standing investors, key responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the trade executions, cash management and credit facility arrangements. Prior to this, she spent several years in the banking sector serving as executive assistant at both Ernst & Young and Midlands Bank (now HSBC). Ann-Marie passed the Investment Management Certificate in 2001.

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