Alex Tedder appointed as Co-Head of Equities at Schroders
Alex Tedder appointed as Co-Head of Equities at Schroders
Alex Tedder has been appointed as Co-Head of Equities at Schroders. He will lead the equities business alongside Rory Bateman, while Mark Lacey has been appointed Head of Thematic Equities and Simon Webber has been promoted to Head of Global Equities.
Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer, Schroders, commented:
'Schroders' unwavering commitment to active investment management and delivering exceptional client outcomes remains our guiding principle. The strategic promotions announced today of colleagues who collectively have over 50 years of investment experience on behalf of Schroders’ clients, underscore this commitment. It is a powerful testament to the depth of talent we've nurtured within our ranks and our dedication to excellence in all we do.'
Alex Tedder, a veteran investor with over 25 years’ experience investing in global equity markets, will oversee the global, quantitative and developed market investment desks while the Asian and Emerging Markets investment teams will continue to report into Rory Bateman.
In this new role, Alex will also retain his portfolio management responsibilities, underscoring his commitment to leadership and investment management.
Rory Bateman, Co-Head of Equities and Co-Head of Investment, Schroders, commented:
'Over the past ten years, I have collaborated extensively with Alex. His exceptional skills in navigating the complexities of equity markets, his talent for stock selection, and his impressive investment track record, combined with his ability to impart senior-level guidance to our team, render him an indispensable part of our equities’ leadership.'
Thematic investing
Mark Lacey, who has nearly three decades of experience investing in global energy markets, will steer the teams investing in five pivotal areas: Climate Change, Natural Capital Management, Technological Innovation, Demographics, and Societal Change. These areas represent key trends that are shaping our world and the future of investing.
Mark will continue his current portfolio management responsibilities, ensuring the same level of dedication and attention to detail that has defined his career to date.
Global equities
Simon Webber, a seasoned global investor, will provide both investment and leadership, leveraging his extensive experience as part of his expanded role.
Simon joined Schroders in 1999 and has built strong expertise across a range of global markets and sectors spanning technology, industrials, utilities, autos, telecoms, and consumer discretionary. Notably, he has led Schroders’ Global Climate Change strategy since its inception in 2007 and he will continue with his current portfolio management responsibilities.
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