Oberon Investments has hired David Thompson from Investec, who joins after 18 years at the firm.
At Investec, Thompson was a senior portfolio manager, responsible for running over £180m of client assets.
Thompson will join Oberon’s investment management division. He has previously held roles at Credit Suisse and Kleinwort Benson.
Meanwhile, Oberon has also acquired a two-man wealth planning team from a “leading wealth management firm”. While no further details were announced, Oberon said the team bring strong investment backgrounds along with an established discretionary client base.
Oberon CEO Simon McGivern said: “Following on from Oberon’s record growth last year and an extremely strong start to 2024, it is exciting to welcome David and our new wealth planning team to the group.
“Oberon continues to attract investment professionals of a high calibre and experience and is increasingly seen as an attractive home for professionals looking to provide a personal service for their clients. Oberon’s culture, values and focus on client relationships and outcomes are very much in line with the new teams’ approach.”
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