Ross Sterling has been appointed as deputy portfolio manager on the firm’s £5.4bn M&G Japan fund, reporting to Carl Vine.
In the new role, Sterling will contribute to stock selection, portfolio construction and research into Japanese companies, an area where he has nearly a decade of experience.
Prior to joining M&G Investments earlier this year, he served as deputy fund manager at TT International and portfolio manager for Japanese equities at the Universities Superannuation Scheme.
Commenting on the move, Sterling said: “Since joining M&G, I have been impressed by the team’s clear focus on identifying unique investment opportunities based on long-term research, and its Value-added Shareholder ship approach, which has earned strong recognition among corporate Japan.”
Carl Vine, co-head of M&G’s Asia Pacific Equity team, added the team was “delighted” to appoint Sterling to the team.
“He brings deep experience of the Japanese market, strong analytical discipline and a genuine passion for identifying idiosyncratic investment opportunities, based on differentiated theses.
“His appointment further strengthens the resources within our team and supports our continued focus on delivering strong long-term outcomes for clients,” Vine concluded.
