Veritas has appointed Lucy Colback as Fund Manager and Investment Analyst to work across the group’s Asian Strategies.
Lucy will report directly to Ezra Sun who will continue to lead the group’s three Asian products. She has joined to broaden the analytical coverage of Australia and Taiwan and to support Ezra in the day-to-day management of the group’s Asian funds.
Lucy has 16 years of experience in Asian and Emerging Markets equities, including various senior roles at Horizon Asset Ltd; at Bear Stearns Asia Ltd as Managing Director of Research Sales; at Merrill Lynch as a Director; and, at Schroder Investment Management as Fund Manager for Global Emerging Markets.
Lucy will be joining a stable team of five investment professionals located across London and Hong Kong. Lucy will be based in London.
Ezra Sun commented: "I have known Lucy for 17 years and believe she will be a fantastic addition to our team. Given her extensive Asian experience both on the "buy" and "sell" sides, Lucy has an in-depth understanding of the region’s markets, in addition to an extensive knowledge of companies based in Asia."
Lucy Colback commented: "Ezra’s performance over the last five years made this an easy decision for me. I am truly excited about joining a team and company with one of the best reputations and track records in the Asian investment market."
Lucy graduated from Cambridge University in 1994. She has spent over a decade based in Asia and speaks fluent Mandarin.
May 2011