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.

Emma Williams

Senior ethical, sustainable and impact researcher

Emma Williams

Senior ethical, sustainable and impact researcher

Bristol

Emma joined Greenbank in September 2022 and is responsible for analysing investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria, as well as for conducting thematic research into key responsible investment issues. Emma has over 10 years’ experience working in business valuation, sustainability and social investment, predominantly within professional services firms PwC and Grant Thornton. Emma holds a BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Physics with Philosophy) from Durham University and is also a chartered accountant (ACA).

Emma joined Greenbank in September 2022 and is responsible for analysing investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria, as well as for conducting thematic research into key responsible investment issues. Emma has over 10 years’ experience working in business valuation, sustainability and social investment, predominantly within professional services firms PwC and Grant Thornton. Emma holds a BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Physics with Philosophy) from Durham University and is also a chartered accountant (ACA).

Esme Amos

Client service executive

Esme Amos

Client service executive

Bristol

Esme joined Greenbank in October 2020 as a client service executive. She has worked in financial roles since 2017, first with Airbus and then with a wealth manager. Esme graduated from the University of the West of England in 2018 with a first class degree in Business Management with Accounting and Finance (Ba Hons).

Esme is a diploma level qualified member of the CII (DipPFS), having achieved the level 4 diploma in financial advice. She continues to study in this area with a special interest in ESG investments.

Esme joined Greenbank in October 2020 as a client service executive. She has worked in financial roles since 2017, first with Airbus and then with a wealth manager. Esme graduated from the University of the West of England in 2018 with a first class degree in Business Management with Accounting and Finance (Ba Hons).

Esme is a diploma level qualified member of the CII (DipPFS), having achieved the level 4 diploma in financial advice. She continues to study in this area with a special interest in ESG investments.

Euan MacDonald

Investment director

Euan MacDonald

Investment director

Edinburgh

Euan graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an MSc in Finance before joining Barclays Private Bank working in London, Geneva and latterly in Scotland. He joined Rathbones in 2014 and specialises in the management of charities and private clients. Euan is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder, a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He sits on Rathbones Developed Market Equity Committee and is responsible for the research of European investments.

Euan is a guest lecturer at Heriot-Watt University Investment Club focusing on the topics of stock analysis, sustainability and corporate governance. In addition to this he runs open days for students interested in working in the investment management industry.

He sits on the Scottish Council of the Outward Bound Trust and as an active fell runner promotes the benefits of outdoor pursuits in the development of young people.

Euan graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an MSc in Finance before joining Barclays Private Bank working in London, Geneva and latterly in Scotland. He joined Rathbones in 2014 and specialises in the management of charities and private clients. Euan is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder, a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He sits on Rathbones Developed Market Equity Committee and is responsible for the research of European investments.

Euan is a guest lecturer at Heriot-Watt University Investment Club focusing on the topics of stock analysis, sustainability and corporate governance. In addition to this he runs open days for students interested in working in the investment management industry.

He sits on the Scottish Council of the Outward Bound Trust and as an active fell runner promotes the benefits of outdoor pursuits in the development of young people.

Evangelos Assimakos

Investment director

Evangelos Assimakos

Investment director

Cambridge

Evangelos is an investment director who joined Rathbones in early 2012. He is responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities. He is a voting member of the firm’s Strategic Asset Allocation Committee and the Fixed Income Committee. For the last three years, he has also covered fixed income and commodities fund research, sitting on the Respective Collectives Committees. 

Prior to joining Rathbones, Evangelos spent seven years at Turcan Connell Solicitors and Asset Managers, originally working in their compliance department and during the last five years, managing private client portfolios and being responsible for the firm’s fixed income and commodities research as an investment manager. 

Evangelos holds an honours degree in Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics from Heriot Watt University and is a CFA charterholder. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (FCSI).

Evangelos is an investment director who joined Rathbones in early 2012. He is responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities. He is a voting member of the firm’s Strategic Asset Allocation Committee and the Fixed Income Committee. For the last three years, he has also covered fixed income and commodities fund research, sitting on the Respective Collectives Committees. 

Prior to joining Rathbones, Evangelos spent seven years at Turcan Connell Solicitors and Asset Managers, originally working in their compliance department and during the last five years, managing private client portfolios and being responsible for the firm’s fixed income and commodities research as an investment manager. 

Evangelos holds an honours degree in Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics from Heriot Watt University and is a CFA charterholder. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (FCSI).

Eve Sneddon

Assistant investment manager

Eve Sneddon

Assistant investment manager

Glasgow

Eve joined Rathbones in July 2019 following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey having previously worked at BNP Paribas in Glasgow.

Eve studied at the Poznan School of Banking in Poland where she gained a master’s degree in finance. While studying for her degree she took part in European exchange programs for students allowing her to study in Berlin and complete her internship in the UK.

Before joining the charity team in 2021, Eve worked as a client service executive, during which time she obtained the Investment Advice Diploma and a Chartered Wealth Manager qualification. She is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

Eve joined Rathbones in July 2019 following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey having previously worked at BNP Paribas in Glasgow.

Eve studied at the Poznan School of Banking in Poland where she gained a master’s degree in finance. While studying for her degree she took part in European exchange programs for students allowing her to study in Berlin and complete her internship in the UK.

Before joining the charity team in 2021, Eve worked as a client service executive, during which time she obtained the Investment Advice Diploma and a Chartered Wealth Manager qualification. She is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

Findlay Ingram

Investment manager

Findlay Ingram

Investment manager

London

Findlay joined Rathbones in 2018 as an investment manager working with James Goodhew and Camilla Hill. Prior to joining Rathbones, he qualified as a Chartered Wealth Manager at Charles Stanley, where he started his career.

Findlay graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Economics & Finance and is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

He specialises in managing investment portfolios for private individuals, pensions and trusts, and has a particular interest in equities and investment trusts. 

Findlay joined Rathbones in 2018 as an investment manager working with James Goodhew and Camilla Hill. Prior to joining Rathbones, he qualified as a Chartered Wealth Manager at Charles Stanley, where he started his career.

Findlay graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Economics & Finance and is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

He specialises in managing investment portfolios for private individuals, pensions and trusts, and has a particular interest in equities and investment trusts. 

Fiona Scade

Investment director

Fiona Scade

Investment director

London

Fiona joined Rathbones as an investment director in 2016. At Rathbones Fiona concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset investment portfolios. She is a qualified Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and holds the Securities Institute Diploma. Fiona also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning with the CII.

Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a 2.1 BSc, Fiona began her career at State Street Global Advisors as a graduate before moving to HSBC Global Asset Management in 2002 where she worked for 14 years in the Discretionary Wealth Management division. Fiona had many roles during her career at HSBC including head of Investment Trust Committee and regional head for the southern region working closely with clients and their advisers but her primary focus has always been on giving excellent service to her clients.

Fiona joined Rathbones as an investment director in 2016. At Rathbones Fiona concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset investment portfolios. She is a qualified Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and holds the Securities Institute Diploma. Fiona also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning with the CII.

Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a 2.1 BSc, Fiona began her career at State Street Global Advisors as a graduate before moving to HSBC Global Asset Management in 2002 where she worked for 14 years in the Discretionary Wealth Management division. Fiona had many roles during her career at HSBC including head of Investment Trust Committee and regional head for the southern region working closely with clients and their advisers but her primary focus has always been on giving excellent service to her clients.

Francesca Allen

Assistant investment manager

Francesca Allen

Assistant investment manager

London

Francesca is a assistant investment manager supporting James Blosse-Lynch and David Parsons in managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. She holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is currently working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, having successfully completed CFA Level 1.

Prior to joining Rathbones in 2019, Francesca worked at Quantum Advisory LLP as an Investment Analyst, assisting Investment Consultants in the management of pension scheme portfolios. Francesca graduated from Cardiff University in 2017 where she achieved a first class honours degree in Business Management (BSc).

Francesca is a assistant investment manager supporting James Blosse-Lynch and David Parsons in managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. She holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is currently working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, having successfully completed CFA Level 1.

Prior to joining Rathbones in 2019, Francesca worked at Quantum Advisory LLP as an Investment Analyst, assisting Investment Consultants in the management of pension scheme portfolios. Francesca graduated from Cardiff University in 2017 where she achieved a first class honours degree in Business Management (BSc).

Freddie Bennett

Investment director

Freddie Bennett

Investment director

London

Freddie is an investment director, managing a range of investment portfolios for individuals and their associated pensions, trusts and investment companies.

He joined Rathbones in 2018 having worked at Quilter Cheviot since 2008.

Freddie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.  He has a degree in Business and French from the University of Manchester.

Freddie is an investment director, managing a range of investment portfolios for individuals and their associated pensions, trusts and investment companies.

He joined Rathbones in 2018 having worked at Quilter Cheviot since 2008.

Freddie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.  He has a degree in Business and French from the University of Manchester.