GAM hires Newton IM's Markham as head of global growth equities Hawtin heads to Liontrust

investmentweek.co.uk:

Paul Markham

Markham brings 25 years' experience to the role, most recently as head of global equities at BNY Mellon IM subsidiary Newton Investment Management, where he has worked since he joined the industry.

Over his career, he managed a range of strategies, including sustainable global, European equities, international equities and Japan equities.

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Markham replaces Hawtin, who is set to join Liontrust in May as the firm's new head of global growth equities.

With Markham joining in February, the pair will work together to «ensure a smooth handover».

Elmar Zumbuehl, CEO of GAM, said: «I am delighted to welcome Paul to GAM — his experience and track record will help us grow our global equity franchise as part of our strategy, which is focused on creating long-term value for all our clients, shareholders and employees.

»I would also like to thank Mark for his contribution to GAM over many years and I am pleased that he will remain with the firm for the next few months to ensure a smooth handover to Paul."

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Markham added: «This is an exciting time to join GAM's highly regarded global growth and disruptive equities team. I share GAM's belief in building concentrated long-only portfolios with high active share and diversified risk in order to deliver long-term outperformance for clients.

»I am looking forward to working with the team to deepen and expand the firm's expertise across the considerable market opportunity set in global equities."

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