J O Hambro Global Select Class A - Income (GBP)

Nudgem is a Senior Fund Manager working closely with Christopher Lees, Senior Fund Manager, in the management of JOHCM's Global and International Equity Strategies. Additionally, Nudgem is the Senior Fund Manager for our Global Sharia Compliant Equity Strategy. Prior to joining JOHCM, Nudgem was an Investment Director within the Global Equity Group of Baring Asset Management (working closely with Christopher since July 2001) and Investment Manager of one of the largest Latin American funds in London (US$1.25bn as at Feb 2008). Further responsibilities included the construction of a soft commodities portfolio and the development of global sector strategies. He previously worked at Hill Samuel Asset Management in London. Nudgem is a CFA Charterholder and holds a first class BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Manchester.

Christopher is the Senior Fund Manager for our Global Equity Strategies. Prior to joining JOHCM, Christopher spent more than 19 years at Baring Asset Management, most recently as Head of the firm's Global Sector team. In addition to this role, Christopher was Baring's Lead Global High Alpha Manager and Lead Manager for the strong performing EAFE portfolios. Prior to 2002, he held positions as Senior Portfolio Manager (US Equity team) in Boston and as an Analyst in the UK Stock Selection as well as the firm's Global Asset Allocation team. Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from University of London. He has lived and worked in the USA, Europe and Asia.