{"id":1511,"date":"2021-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brewin.co.uk\/group\/media\/news-and-comments\/2021-01\/davina-rich-appointed-head-of-research-and-guy-foster-appointed-chief-strategist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T11:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T11:16:05","slug":"davina-rich-appointed-head-research-and-guy-foster-appointed","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_news","link":"https:\/\/www.brewin.co.uk\/group\/media\/news-and-comments\/2021-01\/davina-rich-appointed-head-research-and-guy-foster-appointed","title":{"rendered":"Davina Rich appointed head of research and Guy Foster appointed chief strategist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brewin Dolphin has appointed Davina Rich<\/b> as the new head of research and Guy Foster<\/b> as chief strategist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davina Rich<\/b> joined Brewin Dolphin\u2019s West End office in 2019 as investment director. She has been instrumental within the investment team for 1762<\/em> (the service for clients with more complex needs) helping with the development of innovative propositions as well as being chair of the company-wide global research forums. Davina has spent over twenty years in the investment management industry working as an analyst, institutional asset manager and private client investment manager. She previously worked at Waverton Investment Management. She started her career at Morgan Grenfell Investment Management and subsequently co-founded Stoneware Capital, managing a global market neutral hedge fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 17 strong in-house research team will continue to review and recommend direct equities, funds and investment trusts across equity, fixed income and alternatives to ensure investment managers are equipped with the best information when constructing bespoke portfolios for clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guy moves from head of research to lead the Investment Solutions team which drives asset allocation for the firm and leverages the research team\u2019s output to build investment strategies. The team will support growth across the company from bespoke discretionary investment management to the new Voyager fund range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Ferry, managing director of wealth and investment, Brewin Dolphin said:<\/b> \u201cI am pleased to announce that Davina Rich has been appointed as our new head of research as Guy moves into his new chapter as chief strategist. Davina was selected following an extensive internal and external hiring process involving a number of high calibre applicants. It\u2019s rare to find someone that combines the skills of analyst, asset manager and client-facing investment manager, so I\u2019m delighted that we have been able to fill this key role from within, and that Davina is keen to take on this very important role.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Davina Rich, head of research, Brewin Dolphin said:<\/b> \u201cOur clients have been pleased with their 2020 performance and how we have looked after them during a turbulent year. A key part of that is down to a well-resourced and talented research department, so I\u2019m obviously delighted to be taking over from Guy. Our recommendations shape clients\u2019 portfolios not only across our 34 offices in the UK and Ireland but also for the 1,700 adviser firms we work with. I look forward to leading the team, ensuring we remain relevant and efficient in order to drive consistently strong performance across the business.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guy Foster, chief strategist, Brewin Dolphin said:<\/b> \u201cDavina\u2019s breadth of experience working closely with clients will bring valuable insight to further enhance the work of our strong research team with the aim of continuous excellence in client outcomes and the value we bring.\u201d

\u201cThe Investment Solutions team launched our new Voyager fund range and continues to manage our external segregated mandates and the \u00a34.4bn1<\/sup> of clients\u2019 assets in our Managed Portfolio Service. Since joining Brewin Dolphin in 2006, and taking over the research team in 2014, I have been humbled to have a role supporting the firm\u2019s clients and its growth strategy.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRESS INFORMATION<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information, please contact:
Richard Janes richard.janes@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel. +44 (0) 20 3201 3343
Si\u00e2n Robertson: Sian.Robertson@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel: (0) 20 3201 3026
Anita Turland: anita.turland@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel: (0) 20 3201 4263
Payal Nair payal.nair@brewin.co.uk<\/a>  \/ Tel: +44 (0) 20 3201 3342<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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