Nedgroup Investments, the investment-led, multi-boutique global asset manager with over $20bn assets under management has appointed industry heavyweight, Rob Burdett, to the role of head of the international multi-manager business.
In a statement today (14 October) Nedgroup described Burdett as "widely recognised as an industry luminary, known for his impact on the investment management landscape".
He was most recently head of Columbia Threadneedle Multi-Manager Solutions, a role he exited in April 2024 after 17 years. He has led the multi-manager team since 2007 through the Columbia Threadneedle-acquisition of F&C/BMO Global business, and prior to that Thames River, where he was a Founding Partner.
Tom Caddick, managing director of Nedgroup Investments International said: “We are absolutely thrilled Rob Burdett is joining Nedgroup Investments. Rob's client-centric approach has earned him a stellar reputation for prioritising client needs and fostering long-term relationships.
“Rob is no stranger to us at Nedgroup Investments, bringing extensive experience and a strong track-record in investment management and a keen eye for identifying exceptional managers. His expertise aligns seamlessly with our culture of hiring high-calibre investment-led professionals who embody the principles of value investing, founder’s mentality and long-term partnership.”
Nedgroup further said the appointment underlined its investment arm's "commitment to their ambitious growth trajectory in Europe, following a slew of high-profile hires over the past 24 months".
Burdett said: “Joining Nedgroup Investments is an exciting opportunity. The firm’s ‘founder’s mentality’ and its investment-led, multi-boutique approach, truly resonates with my own values. Nedgroup’s culture of fostering long-term relationships and empowering exceptional fund managers aligns perfectly with my vision of driving performance and innovation. I have ambitious plans for the team and look forward to this new journey.”
