Edentree Investment Management has named Charlie Thomas as its CIO following his exit from Jupiter after 20 years.
Thomas, who joins the business in Q2, has been tasked with “reinvigorating” Edentree’s product range as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth.
He takes over from Sue Round, who had been acting CIO since last October, following Robin Hepworth’s decision to step back from the role after eight years to concentrate on his fund manager duties. Round remains at Edentree in her primary role as deputy chairwoman, driving EdenTree’s focus on the responsible and sustainable investment space.
Thomas’s appointment came just hours after Jupiter announced he would be leaving the business after 20 years. He had been Jupiter’s head of strategy, environment and sustainability, and managed more than £800m worth of sustainable and ESG funds, including the group’s £672m Ecology fund.
Following his departure Abbie Llewellyn-Waters has been promoted to head of sustainable investing and former boss Edward Bonham Carter has taken on a new role focusing on the company’s stewardship and corporate responsibility activities.
Edentree CEO Andy Clark said: “Charlie was one of the few industry figures that could bring such a high level of expertise and experience to a business that has led the responsible and sustainable investment market for more than 30 years under Sue’s guidance.
“We are committed to delivering excellence to our clients and Charlie further strengthens our ability to do that.”
