A senior global equity portfolio manager with over 20 years financial services experience. Proven record of delivering above benchmark performance through the business cycle, driven by an investment process based on rigorous fundamental analysis.The $2bn concentrated global equity strategy (25 best stock ideas) outperformed the MSCI World total return index in US$ by 2.3% per annum on a gross return basis over nearly 6 years at Morgan Stanley. Stock selection being the key contributor of out performance. This record has continued at Credit Suisse, the strategy beat its benchmark by 8.0% in the first year. Confident presenter and liaise closely with external consultants, internal financial advisors and clients. Three year term as trustee of the Morgan Stanley UK Pension Fund and member of the investment committee. Contributed in the complete overhaul of the fund range, working closely with Mercers in the manager selection process.Completed full range of professional qualifications: Chartered Financial analyst (CFA), Associate of the Institute of Investment Management & Research (IIMR), Certified EFFAS Financial Analyst and Investment Management certificate (IMC).