Our People

Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.

Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.

Audrey MacCaw

Client service executive

Audrey MacCaw

Client service executive

London

Audrey joined Rathbones in early 2017 having previously worked in the industry as a client service executive at Bordier and Cie (UK) Limited. She was later promoted to a senior client service executive whilst working at Bordier.

Audrey graduated, with a 2:1 (Hons) degree, from Bristol University in 2011 and worked as an intern at an investment management firm in the City for one year.

Audrey works as a client service executive for two investment directors, Charles Wilcox and Andrew Dawson Paul.

Audrey joined Rathbones in early 2017 having previously worked in the industry as a client service executive at Bordier and Cie (UK) Limited. She was later promoted to a senior client service executive whilst working at Bordier.

Audrey graduated, with a 2:1 (Hons) degree, from Bristol University in 2011 and worked as an intern at an investment management firm in the City for one year.

Audrey works as a client service executive for two investment directors, Charles Wilcox and Andrew Dawson Paul.

Ben Derber

Equity analyst

Ben Derber

Equity analyst

London

Ben joined Rathbones’ research department in 2019 as a generalist covering UK and overseas equities. Ben formerly worked for 10 years as a buy-side analyst at Manulife Asset Management with primary responsibility for the Industrials, Telecommunication Services, and Material sectors in Europe and Japan. His role there included performing in-depth company research, portfolio construction and client communication. He graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford in 2006 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Ben joined Rathbones’ research department in 2019 as a generalist covering UK and overseas equities. Ben formerly worked for 10 years as a buy-side analyst at Manulife Asset Management with primary responsibility for the Industrials, Telecommunication Services, and Material sectors in Europe and Japan. His role there included performing in-depth company research, portfolio construction and client communication. He graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford in 2006 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Ben Douglass-Lee

Investment manager

Ben Douglass-Lee

Investment manager

Glasgow

Ben joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey, where he initially started on the trainee scheme in 2018.  

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. He has obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in Securities & Derivatives and Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) qualification.  Ben holds a degree in Industrial Design & Technology from Loughborough University.

Ben works predominantly with Mark Cowan and Stephanie Graham,  providing assistance for a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds and charitable organisations.

Ben joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey, where he initially started on the trainee scheme in 2018.  

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. He has obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in Securities & Derivatives and Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) qualification.  Ben holds a degree in Industrial Design & Technology from Loughborough University.

Ben works predominantly with Mark Cowan and Stephanie Graham,  providing assistance for a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds and charitable organisations.

Ben Griffiths

Investment director

Ben Griffiths

Investment director

Liverpool

Ben joined Rathbones in 2023 as an Investment Director advising private individuals, their families and business interests. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients, working collegiately with other professionals to form part of a trusted team delivering the highest quality of service.

Ben graduated over a decade ago from the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Economics and remained in Edinburgh for the first five years of his wealth management career before returning to the North West.

He is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and a Chartered Wealth Manager. Ben was named in Citywealth Leaders 2019 Future Leaders Top 100 Super Advisors and also in the Citywealth Leaders 2019 Investment Director of the Year.

Ben joined Rathbones in 2023 as an Investment Director advising private individuals, their families and business interests. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients, working collegiately with other professionals to form part of a trusted team delivering the highest quality of service.

Ben graduated over a decade ago from the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Economics and remained in Edinburgh for the first five years of his wealth management career before returning to the North West.

He is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and a Chartered Wealth Manager. Ben was named in Citywealth Leaders 2019 Future Leaders Top 100 Super Advisors and also in the Citywealth Leaders 2019 Investment Director of the Year.

Betsy Ashburner

Assistant investment manager

Betsy Ashburner

Assistant investment manager

London

Betsy joined Greenbank in January 2021 and is an assistant investment manager. She started her career at Rathbones in September 2018, after graduating from The University of Manchester with a first class degree in Psychology. She spent her first year at Rathbones working with the anti-money laundering team. She then spent 15 months on the trainee rotation programme, gaining in-depth experience and knowledge of Rathbones by exposure to a variety of departments.

Betsy is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, having achieved the CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma (Securities) in July 2020. She passed her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam in July 2021.

Betsy joined Greenbank in January 2021 and is an assistant investment manager. She started her career at Rathbones in September 2018, after graduating from The University of Manchester with a first class degree in Psychology. She spent her first year at Rathbones working with the anti-money laundering team. She then spent 15 months on the trainee rotation programme, gaining in-depth experience and knowledge of Rathbones by exposure to a variety of departments.

Betsy is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, having achieved the CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma (Securities) in July 2020. She passed her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam in July 2021.

Brendan Butler

Investment Director

Brendan Butler

Investment Director

Glasgow

Brendan is an investment manager with experience managing a variety of bespoke portfolios including SIPPs, ISAs, and discretionary trusts for private clients, financial advisers and solicitors. He is also a Trustee of Canine Partners, the assistance dog charity.

Brendan has a first class honours degree in Veterinary Bioscience from the University of Glasgow and a MSc in Investment and Finance from the University of Strathclyde. Brendan is a Chartered Wealth Manager and also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Brendan began his career in Investment Management with Speirs & Jeffrey before the company was then acquired by Rathbones.

Brendan is an investment manager with experience managing a variety of bespoke portfolios including SIPPs, ISAs, and discretionary trusts for private clients, financial advisers and solicitors. He is also a Trustee of Canine Partners, the assistance dog charity.

Brendan has a first class honours degree in Veterinary Bioscience from the University of Glasgow and a MSc in Investment and Finance from the University of Strathclyde. Brendan is a Chartered Wealth Manager and also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Brendan began his career in Investment Management with Speirs & Jeffrey before the company was then acquired by Rathbones.

Calum MacLean

Investment manager

Calum MacLean

Investment manager

Glasgow

Originally from the Highlands, Calum joined Speirs & Jeffrey in 2015 after spending five years at Baillie Gifford. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Financial Management and is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. Speirs & Jeffrey was fully integrated with Rathbones in July 2019. Calum works closely with Graeme Dickie.

Originally from the Highlands, Calum joined Speirs & Jeffrey in 2015 after spending five years at Baillie Gifford. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Financial Management and is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. Speirs & Jeffrey was fully integrated with Rathbones in July 2019. Calum works closely with Graeme Dickie.

Cameron Pollock

Investment director

Cameron Pollock

Investment director

Glasgow

Cameron graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2009 with an honours degree in Law. While studying for his degree he spent a year abroad in Nijmegen in The Netherlands.

He joined Speirs & Jeffrey in August 2009 and initially worked in the custody department, moving to the investment support department in the summer of 2010. Cameron was appointed an Investment Director in December 2017.

Cameron works closely with Graeme Dickie and Tony Smith. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Security & Investment. Speirs & Jeffrey was fully integrated with Rathbones in July 2019.

Cameron graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2009 with an honours degree in Law. While studying for his degree he spent a year abroad in Nijmegen in The Netherlands.

He joined Speirs & Jeffrey in August 2009 and initially worked in the custody department, moving to the investment support department in the summer of 2010. Cameron was appointed an Investment Director in December 2017.

Cameron works closely with Graeme Dickie and Tony Smith. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Security & Investment. Speirs & Jeffrey was fully integrated with Rathbones in July 2019.

Camilla Hill

Investment manager

Camilla Hill

Investment manager

London

Camilla is an Investment Manager working alongside Charles Wilcox and Achuthan Rajendra, managing discretionary investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. Camilla joined Rathbones in 2016 after graduating from the University of Bristol. She is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, holds the Investment Advice Diploma and the Chartered Wealth Management qualification.

Camilla sits on the UK Collectives and Private Equity Committee. She enjoys building strong relationships with the team’s clients, understanding their goals and providing an excellent service.

Camilla is an Investment Manager working alongside Charles Wilcox and Achuthan Rajendra, managing discretionary investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. Camilla joined Rathbones in 2016 after graduating from the University of Bristol. She is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, holds the Investment Advice Diploma and the Chartered Wealth Management qualification.

Camilla sits on the UK Collectives and Private Equity Committee. She enjoys building strong relationships with the team’s clients, understanding their goals and providing an excellent service.