Edinburgh, 17th September 2024, Aubrey Capital Management ("Aubrey"), the Edinburgh and London-based specialist investment manager, has announced today that Sharon Bentley-Hamlyn, co-founder and Director of the firm, will retire at the end of September 2024.
Sharon, who co-founded Aubrey in 2006 following her tenure as a Director at Walter Scott & Partners, has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s European Conviction strategy and its commitment to sustainability. In the lead-up to Sharon’s retirement, Aubrey will close its European Conviction Fund on the 18th of September 2024 to focus on developing its flagship offerings.
Since launching Aubrey’s European Conviction Fund in 2008, Sharon has achieved remarkable success as a top-percentile, AAA-rated fund manager. A key figure in the firm’s adoption of sustainability practices, Sharon pioneered the implementation of Aubrey’s proprietary in-house ESG analysis. This innovative approach has been pivotal in securing SFDR Article 8 status for her strategies and others within the firm, enhancing their appeal in Europe and beyond.
In addition to her outstanding work as a fund manager, Sharon has played a crucial leadership role at Aubrey, serving as a Director and actively contributing to the firm’s Board and committees. More recently, she founded and led Aubrey’s Sustainability Committee, further embedding the firm’s commitment to responsible investment. Under her leadership, Aubrey became a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), affirming its dedication to responsible investment practices.
Sharon has also been a passionate advocate for mentorship, guiding and supporting many of Aubrey’s investment analysts, several of whom have continued their careers both within and outside the firm. A champion of diversity and inclusion within the asset management industry, Sharon has been actively involved in organisations such as 100 Women in Finance, The Woman Fund, and Future Asset, an initiative that encourages young women in Scotland to consider careers in investment management.
Andrew Ward, Chief Executive Officer at Aubrey Capital Management, commented,
“We are deeply grateful for Sharon’s outstanding contributions to Aubrey over the past 18 years. Her leadership in driving our European equity strategy has been instrumental to our success and in developing the depth and breadth of our investment team.
While we will miss Sharon’s presence at Aubrey, we celebrate her remarkable legacy and wish her all the best in her future endeavours. I have no doubt that she will continue to make a significant impact wherever her path leads next.”
Aubrey Capital Management extends its deepest gratitude to Sharon for her years of dedication, leadership, and innovation. The business wishes her every success in her future ventures and projects.
Notes to Editors
About Aubrey Capital Management
Aubrey is a specialist boutique manager with a distinctive investment approach, primarily focused on global equities. Founded in 2006, it manages over $1 billion USD [£806 million] of client assets across three long only growth equity strategies (Global Emerging Markets, Aubrey Global Conviction, Aubrey Aubrey China) and one diversified, macro-driven strategy (Defensive Income). Aubrey also provides various investment solutions for private clients.
Aubrey has a history of delivering actively managed, benchmark agnostic, portfolios with high active share and strong long-term performance for its clients. All company research is done internally by an experienced investment team.
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