Meet the team

I joined Investec in February 2020 as part of a new team in Edinburgh that is focusing on small and mid-cap equities through the Investec Searchlight product. Before joining Investec I worked in the European Equities team at Syz Asset Management, where I was lead analyst within the team on the Healthcare, Business Services, Leisure and Transport sectors. I hold a BA (hons) Degree in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.

I joined Investec in February 2020 as a roving analyst, covering growth companies. With over 12 years’ experience in equity research across multiple sectors, including a significant number of primary and secondary fundraisings, I was voted Analyst of the Year at the 2017 SmallCap Awards. I have an MBA from Manchester Business School following undergraduate studies at the University of Liverpool.  

With 15 years of experience in equities, I joined Investec in 2018 to head up the industrials team. From 2010, I led UK Capital Goods research at Liberum. Coverage encompassed companies in Aerospace & Defence, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Support Services and Tech Hardware sectors. Prior to that, I worked as the Industrials analyst at Oriel Securities after graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Business & International Management from Oxford Brookes University.

I joined the securities business in September 2015 as a generalist equity salesman. In my sales role, I was responsible for a number of new client relationships, alongside working with existing clients on both primary and secondary transactions. Highlights include the GVC/Ladbrokes deal, Cineworld/Regal and most recently Melrose/GKN. I graduated from Cambridge University with an MA in Natural Sciences (Pathology) and have attained Level 1 of the CFA Program and the Series 7 & 63 US regulatory exams.

I joined Investec in October 2018, joining the Support Services sector team as an Equities Analyst in December 2019 to assist with the build-out of coverage across the UK SMID-cap market. I hold a First Class BA Honours Degree from Durham University.

I joined Investec in August 2019 to cover the UK Industrial Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Equipment sectors. I previously worked at HSBC, where I covered the sector for 4 years. Prior to that I covered the sector for 8 years at Numis, having started at Merrill Lynch in 2000 latterly covering Small/Midcap stocks. I have a BA (Hons) degree in International Finance & Trade from the University of Portsmouth. 

I have over 9 years’ experience in the banking industry, joining the support services team at Investec in June 2019. Previously, I worked as an equity analyst at Cenkos Securities covering the Technology and Support Services sectors. My experience includes working as an associate at Goldman Sachs. I later joined Panmure as secondary analyst in the Consumer sector, progressing to Director of the Business and Services sector. I have a first-class honours degree in Economics & Social Studies from Manchester University and am FCA (CF30) approved. My other interests include sports and travelling and I am a classically trained pianist.

I joined Investec in October 2013. I have over 20 years’ experience covering the General and Food Retail sector as both research analyst and specialist sales, having started my career at Safeway as a Location Planning Analyst.

I joined Investec in 2008 and have over ten years’ experience within equity research managing all aspects of the research production process including systems support, management reporting and product development for our global research teams.

With over 20 years of experience in equities, I joined Investec in 2021 to cover gambling and leisure stocks. I have covered European leisure stocks since 2007, initially with Exane BNP Paribas, then with Berenberg from 2016. Between 2019 and 2020, I worked at Macquarie as Investment Banker on EU-US M&A deals advisory, always with a focus on the leisure and gambling space. I graduated from the University of Genoa (Italy).

I have worked as an equity analyst for over twenty years, joining Investec in 2017. I have covered the insurance industry in the UK & Europe and technology in the UK & US and am an Extel No.2 rated analyst in UK mid-cap insurance. I previously worked at Canaccord Genuity and UBS. I have experience of IPOs and equity raises, having worked with companies as diverse as Chesnara, Catlin and Munich Re.

I have over 30 years’ experience in the securities industry, on both the buy-side and sell-side. During that time, I have specialised in UK equities, as a fund manager, specialist salesman and latterly as a strategist. I currently act as a Research Editor and Supervisor Analyst (Series 24). I hold an M.A. Hons degree (PPE) from New College, University of Oxford.

In 2007, I joined Investec as part of the Kensington acquisition, before joining the Economics team in 2010. I provide macroeconomic, interest rate and foreign exchange analysis to Investec Group and its corporate clients. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UWE Bristol.

Michael joined Investec in 2018 to cover Support Services, a sector that he has followed for most of his 25+ year career. He was ranked #1 in the sector in Extel (II) 2020, and previously worked at Canaccord, Panmure Gordon, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. He has an MSc in Finance from London Business School and a BSc (Hons) in Laser Physics. In 2018, his work was recognised in the Amazon #1 bestseller “The Signs Were There”

I joined Investec in April 2020 as a generalist analyst focusing on small and mid-cap equities. Before joining Investec I was an equity research analyst at Zeus Capital where I worked across a variety of sectors including retail, leisure, support services and technology. I have a Masters Degree in International Banking and Finance from Strathclyde Business School following undergraduate studies at the University of Glasgow and am a CFA Charterholder.

Alicia’s area of expertise is large cap pan-European Food, Beverages, Household & Personal Care and Tobacco, as well as  ESG/Sustainability. She has covered the global large cap Consumer sector for 14 years, on both the buy and sell-side, visiting companies and investors across Europe, the US and Asia. She is also the Head of UK Equity ESG Product, covering sustainability themes and ESG reporting across all sectors of the UK market.

I joined Investec in January 2012, and have worked on the sell-side for over 13 years at a number of firms, but always focused on UK banks. My coverage now includes the “challenger bank” segment as well as the FTSE 100 banks. Prior to 2005, I spent 17 years at Lloyds Bank in a wide variety of roles including retail/corporate banking, corporate debt recovery, export finance, leasing, strategy and investor relations. I am an Economics graduate from Hull University and have completed my Banking (ACIB) and Corporate Treasurer (AMCT) qualifications.

I joined Investec in February 2021 as part of the London Economics team, providing economic advice and analysis for the company and its clients. Before joining Investec I worked as an economist for Fathom Consulting, where I predominantly focused on China research. I graduated with a first class degree in BSc Economics from the University of Surrey, and am currently completing an evening Masters in Economics at Birkbeck, University of London.

I have over 20 years’ experience in the securities industry, including over 11 years at Investec, predominantly as a sell-side equities analyst. In 2021 I transitioned  into the Research Editing and Supervisory Analyst team. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Witwatersrand and an MBA (with distinction) from Curtin University.

I am part of the London Economics team, having joined in 2020, providing macroeconomic analysis and advice to the Investec Group and its clients. I hold a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Economics, both from the London School of Economics. I have over 20 years’ experience as a financial markets economist on the buy and sell side as well as in consulting.

I joined Investec in 2017 as an analyst. I have worked in equity research as both an analyst and salesperson, covering Retail for over ten years. I started my career at Oriel Securities in 2007, frequently achieving a top 3 ranking in the mid cap Extel survey. I have a BSc in Economics from University College London and am a CFA Charterholder.

I have enjoyed over 25 years’ experience as an investment analyst. During that time, I have covered a range of sectors from utilities to leisure. I currently head up Investec’s UK research department and am a member of the global financial markets management team. I also hold an M.A. Hons degree from the University of St. Andrews and an M.Phil (Economics) from St Antony’s College, University of Oxford.

I joined in Investec in April 2021 with over 15 years’ experience as an equities analyst, covering the Diversified Financials, Support Services and Oil & Gas Sectors. Previously I have worked at Lehman Brothers, Barcap and Liberum. Prior to working as an analyst, I studied at Cambridge University, where I obtained my BA in Economics.  I am also a CFA charter holder.

I am a Chartered Accountant and joined the Building and Construction research team at Schroders in 1998. I spent 17 years at Schroders and Citi in the frequently top 3 rated sector team covering the wider Pan European Building and Construction sector and more latterly the UK Building and Construction sector at Canaccord Genuity. I hold a first class degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and an MPhil degree in Economics from King’s College, Cambridge University.

I am a fully qualified Medical Doctor from Karolinska Institute (Stockholm), with more than 20 years of City experience. Prior to joining Investec in January 2020, I was a Partner and Senior Research Analyst (Life Sciences) at N+1 Singer for over 10 years, before which I held positions with HSBC and Bridgewell Securities. Before joining the City, I practised Medicine and managed research projects at the Department of Diabetology, Karolinska Hospital, and worked for several years as a General Practitioner. I also hold an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management. Outside of work I enjoy the opera, running, skiing and tennis.

I am an experienced analyst in the UK mid cap food and drink space, having followed the sector for over 30 years. I started my analytical career at Charterhouse Securities in Liverpool before moving to Investec in 2003. Over the last 15 years, Investec has established a strong franchise, representing eight corporate clients in the FMCG space. I was voted #1 small/mid cap Consumer Goods in the Extel 2017 survey.

I joined Investec in July 2021 as part of the Edinburgh team working on the Investec Searchlight product covering UK Small and Mid Cap stocks. I previously worked at Baillie Gifford for 5 years, most recently in the Investment Risk, Analytics & Research team. I hold an MA (Hons) degree in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh.

I have over twelve years’ experience as a Research Editor and Supervisory Analyst – working at Investec for over four years, having joined from Nordic bank SEB. I previously worked as a news reporter and assistant editor at Euroweek, covering the corporate bonds beat. I hold a B.A. Hons degree in English from the University of Leeds and a journalism qualification from University of the Arts London.

Roger Phillips is an equity analyst covering technology stocks. He joined Investec in October 2013 to cover UK software and IT services stocks. Before this he covered UK and European technology stocks at several other investment banks, starting in 1998.

I joined Investec in 2020 to Head Oil & Gas research coverage and now help lead the Investec Brief product. I have over 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry across commercial, financial and technical roles. Sell-side experience was predominantly with RBC where I was a #1 rated UK small/mid cap oil equity analyst (Extel Survey). Most recently I was Head of Business Development at UK-listed Amerisur Resources leading the Formal Sales Process of the company that concluded in 2020. I was a Director of the Scottish Energy Forum (past President 2015-17) and Fellow of the Geological Society.

In August 2021, I rejoined the London Economics team having spent an industrial placement year with the team while completing my Bachelor's degree. As one of the economists, I provide macroeconomic analysis to Investec. I graduated with a first class degree in Economics from the University of Bath, which included my dissertation on the dynamics of safe haven currencies.

I joined Investec in 2012 as an Equity Analyst in the Industrials and Oilfields services. I have experienced a broad range of roles in my early career in the asset management industry with time spent in middle office operations, FX and equity trading, portfolio control, marketing and compliance, before focusing on equity research. My Mechanical Engineering degree from Loughborough University helped to hone my logical thought processes and ability to think outside-the-box.

After 14 years in equity research, I joined Investec in 2019 to head up coverage of the Media sector. From 2015 until 2018, I covered Media companies across Europe and the US for Berenberg, primarily focused on the professional information and advertising agency sub-sectors. Prior to that, I spent 10 years covering the European Media sector at UBS, as co-head of the team in the latter part of the period. I started in the industry at ABN Amro in 2004 after graduating from the University of Cambridge with a BA (Hons) degree in Natural Sciences.

I head up the Economics team for Investec in London after joining in 1997. I am a regular commentator on the economy and financial markets in the press and on TV. I graduated with an Economics degree from Bath University and a master’s in Econometrics from the University of Manchester. I started my career in the Government Economic Service at the Department of Energy before joining Barclays as an economist/econometrician.

I joined Investec in 2012 as part of the product management team. I have over 20 years’ experience in the industry, specifically within equity research, focusing on product development, global research systems support and the overall research production process.

I joined Investec in October 2019 as Team Assistant for the Equity Research department, having previously worked as a Recruitment Consultant for Morgan Spencer. I hold a degree in Early Years Education and Teaching from the University of Essex.

I joined the Investec Equity Research team in November 2016 and currently work on the Oil & Gas desk. I provide institutional clients with research and in-depth analysis on stocks in both sectors. I graduated with a degree in Economics from Exeter University in 2015.

I cover a range of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Services stocks. I have followed the drug development industry for 20 years, originally completing a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. As well as experience in academic and industrial Pharmaceuticals research, I am a qualified Chartered Accountant, have worked in transaction teams and have been a strategy consultant.

I have worked as a Technology analyst at Investec for over 10 years. Previously, I covered Pan European Software and IT Services at Deutsche Bank, having started my career as a Tech analyst at ABN AMRO in 1999.

I joined Investec in February 2019 to cover the European Utilities sector. After qualifying as a an ACA with Ernst & Young, I spent 20 year as an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Citi, Lehman Brothers, Nomura and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). I headed the team at Nomura. After leaving RBC I joined Ofgem, the GB energy regulator, to head up Investor Relations, before returning to the sell-side with Investec. I hold an BA (Hons) degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University.

I joined Investec in September 2021 as a transport analyst. I have worked as an equity analyst for over 20 years and have frequently been Extel No. 1 ranked in the UK mid-cap transport sector. Prior to Investec I worked at Canaccord Genuity, Panmure Gordon and Schroders. I started my career at SBC in Amsterdam and London, after graduating with an MSc degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands.