IW unveils shortlist for Investment Company Rising Star Award

investmentweek.co.uk:

The Rising Star Award is an individual award aimed at highlighting the achievements of newer members of the industry and the skills they can bring to the investment trust/VCT sector.   

It will be presented as part of Investment Week's 25th anniversary Investment Company of the Year Awards on 16 November, in association with the AIC.  You can read more about the awards and view the finalists here. The judges wanted to recognise the contribution of up-and-coming individuals, with a maximum of six years' experience in the investment industry as at 30 November 2023. 

They considered professional progression and performance but will also took into account factors including: passion for the investment trust/VCT sector; excellence in their role; improvements to existing processes or products; engagement in industry-wide initiatives; and helping promote investment trusts/VCTs more widely.   

Good luck to all the finalists! For more information on the awards and to join us on the night, click here. 

Rising Star of the Year Shortlist

Christiana Kwao       Law Debenture

Georgiana Bennett   Barclays Wealth Management

Sunil Kler                    Schroders

Thomas Poynton       Baron & Grant Investment Management

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