Lead manager of the tOp-performing Fund reflects on 26 years in fund management
The Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund (GOF), with AUM of around $5.3 bn, has been ranked consistently highly in the global equity sector since James Thomson became lead manager in 2003. Rathbones Asset Management has a boutique structure which fosters autonomy, accountability and entrepreneurial spirit but the Rathbones Group is a trusted long-term partner with more than 100 years in wealth and investment management and $146 bn in client assets.
Thomson has been the lead manager of the Rathbone GOF since 2003 and was assistant manager of the fund at its inception in 2001 after joining Rathbone in 2000. He currently sits on the executive committee of Rathbones Asset Management.
He grew up on the island of Bermuda and graduated from Cornell University in New York. Across his career, Thomson has been requently quoted in the financial press and has won numerous fund management awards.
Enjoy access to this and more – for free!
Log in or create your free My IR – Essentials account to:
- Get access to 3 free IR deep dives
- More than 100 pieces of insight, plus our exclusive CFO interviews
- Save favorites and get personalized content on your dashboard
- Enjoy 10% off all IR forums
