8 Feb 2023 07:00
LEI: 549300XVXU6S7PLCL855
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08 February 2023
Stock Exchange Announcement
LIONTRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT PLC
Investment Team consolidation
Liontrust Asset Management Plc ("Liontrust" or the "Company"), the specialist independent fund management group, today announces that it is consolidating its global equity teams to provide greater strategic focus over the next few years.
The Global Equity team becomes part of the Global Fundamental team with immediate effect and Robin Geffen will be leaving Liontrust in due course. The Global Equity investment team now reports to Tom Record, who is responsible for global equities within the newly enlarged Global Fundamental team. The exception is the Global Technology Fund, which moves to the Global Innovation team.
Commenting, John Ions, Chief Executive, said:
"We want to thank Robin for his contribution and commitment to managing the funds for investors over the past four years at Liontrust after a long career.
"Global equities are a core asset class for investors and we offer a strong proposition across our investment teams. Tom Record has a long track record, having been an investment manager of international equities since 2004."
For further information please contact:
Tulchan Communications (Tel: 020 7353 4200, Email: liontrust@tulchangroup.com)
Tom Murray or Stephanie Mackrell
Liontrust Asset Management Plc (Tel: 020 7412 1700, Website: liontrust.co.uk)
John Ions: Chief Executive
Vinay Abrol: Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Simon Hildrey: Chief Marketing Officer
David Boyle: Head of Corporate Development
Singer Capital Markets (Tel: 020 7496 3000)
Corporate Broking: Tom Salvesen
Corporate Finance: Justin McKeegan
Panmure Gordon (Tel: 020 7886 2500)
Corporate Broking: Stephen Jones
Corporate Advisory: Dominic Morley
ENDS
Liontrust Asset Management (LIO)