Seilern, Investment Briefing: London

Fatima is Risk and Internal Audit Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM), responsible for managing business risks as well as performing the firms’ internal audits. Prior to joining SIM in June 2015, Fatima worked in the charity sector and started her career in the client services team at Barclays Bank. Fatima obtained her BA in Middle Eastern Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies graduating with honours and obtained a master’s degree in Politics at the University of London. Fatima holds the CISI Investment Operations Certificate, the CISI Certificate in Managing Operational Risk in Financial Institutions as well as the IIA Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk. Fatima is fluent in English, Arabic and Swahili.

Cassie is the Head of Marketing and Communication at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM), responsible for the company’s brand and marketing strategy. From 2015 – 2023 she served as the Head of Business Development, leading the firm’s sales, client services and marketing and communications teams. Prior to joining SIM, she worked at BNP Paribas, both in New York and London, heading up the marketing efforts for several product lines, including Fixed Income, Equity and Commodity Derivatives products. She started her career at Goldman Sachs, as a sales analyst within their Securities Division. Cassie holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation from Oxford Saïd Business School and Bachelor’s of Science in both Finance and Accounting from Villanova University in Philadelphia.

Akash is a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As a member of the Investment Team, he is responsible for conducting fundamental research for companies within the Seilern Universe, as well as prospective additions. He joined SIM in 2022, prior to which he was a sell-side Research Analyst at Redburn, covering the retail and sporting goods sector. Akash is a graduate of Cambridge University (BA Hons in Economics) and is a CFA Charterholder.

Michael is a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As a member of the investment team, he is responsible for conducting fundamental research for companies within the Seilern Universe, as well as prospective additions. He joined SIM in 2023, having previously worked as a Senior Research Analyst at JM Finn, where he specialised in analysing quality growth companies. Michael holds a Finance and Economics degree from Bournemouth University and is a CFA Charterholder.

Serena is Finance Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). She works with the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the firm’s finance function. Serena joined SIM in 2023 from HaysMac LLP, where she was an audit manager within the Financial Services department, specialising in corporate finance boutiques and hedge funds. After Serena passed her ACA exams, she became a member of the ICAEW in January 2021. Serena has over 8 years of experience in accountancy and audit and around 6 years of specialising in Financial Services.

Michael is a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As a member of the Investment Team, he is responsible for conducting fundamental research for companies within the Seilern Universe, as well as prospective additions. He joined SIM in 2016. Prior to that, he worked in the US Equity team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and at J.P. Morgan Chase as a graduate analyst. Michael holds a Law degree from University College Cork and a Masters degree in Finance from Trinity College Dublin. He is a CFA charterholder.

John is Head of Trading at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM) with responsibilities covering the management of trade execution and investment operations. Prior to joining SIM, John started his career at J O Hambro Capital Management Ltd before joining Barings Asset Management where he held roles covering Multi Asset Investment and Pan European Equities.  John graduated from the University of Brighton in 2010 with a degree in Business Management and holds the Level 4 Investment Management Certificate.  John has been with Seilern since 2018.

Stuart is the Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer and MLRO at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). Prior to joining SIM, Stuart was Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and a Founding Partner of Kiltearn. Stuart started his career in 1997, working at firms including Deutsche Bank, HSBC Global Fund Services, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and Franklin Templeton Investments. He has vast experience in a number of operational and servicing roles and has strategically and successfully managed business change throughout his career by focussing on enhanced client service, reduction in risk and cost management. Stuart holds an MBA and is qualified from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (C.I.S.I).

Olivia is the Sales and Marketing Analyst at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). and is responsible for maintaining the firms’ marketing materials and tools as well as supporting the broader sales team. Olivia began her career at SIM in November 2020. Prior to joining Seilern, she worked as an intern in the events industry and is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University (BA Hons Business and Events Management).

Chara is a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As a member of the investment team, she is responsible for conducting fundamental research for companies within the Seilern Universe, as well as prospective additions. Chara joined SIM in early 2022, having previously worked as an Investment Manager at Ruffer where she supported the flagship, multi-asset international fund and managed portfolios for institutional clients. She graduated from James Cook University, Australia, with a dual degree in Business and Law with first class honours (BBus and LLB (Hons)) and is a CFA Charterholder.

Peri is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). She joined SIM in May 2017 from Ernst & Young LLP, where she was an audit manager within the Wealth and Asset Management department; specialising in hedge funds, investment trusts, wealth managers and private banks. Prior to that, Peri had worked in two small and medium size audit firms, Wilder Coe LLP and Price Baily LLP, starting Wilder Coe LLP as a school leaver. Peri trained and passed the AAT, ACA  and CTA exams, becoming a member of the ACA in September 2012 and a member of the CTA in December 2021. Peri has around 10 years’ experience in accounting and audit, and over 9 years specialising in the Financial Services sector.

Nikhil is Senior Trader at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM) and is responsible for trade execution and TCA analysis across the Seilern Funds. Nikhil also assists in the firm’s investment operations, including managing counterparty relationships and project work. Prior to joining SIM, he worked as a Multi Asset Retail Trader at Seven Investment Management. Nikhil graduated from Robert Gordon University in 2016 with a degree in Accounting & Finance. He then completed an MSc in Finance & Investment at Loughborough University, graduating with a distinction.

Majda Lamarty is the Office Manager at Seilern International AG (SIAG). She is responsible for overseeing daily administration, reception and office activities. She joined SIAG in January 2022, prior to which she worked as an Office Manager at Mensarius AG and as a Receptionist at the FIFA in Zurich. Till then she had developed her career as a Secondary English Teacher in Spain. Majda holds a Law Degree from the Universidad de Zaragoza and a Master’s degree in EU Law from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Majda is fluent in Spanish, English, French, Italian and German.

Andrew is Head of Client Services at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). He is responsible for looking after the existing investors in our Seilern strategies. He joined SIM at the beginning of 2023. Prior to SIM, Andrew has spent over a decade working across investment firms in both London and New York. Most recently, Andrew led the distribution team at Arisaig Partners. He has obtained a undergraduate and master’s degree in History of Art from the University of Aberdeen and has an MBA in International Business Practice from St Mary’s University. Andrew holds the IMC and has passed the CFA level II. 

Andrew is a secondee at Seilern International AG, responsible for distributing the Seilern International Funds into Europe.

Fernando is Managing Director of Investments and Distribution at Seilern International AG (SIAG). He is a member of the Seilern International AG management board and works closely with SIM’s investment team in his role of oversight of the areas of investments and distribution. He joined SIM at the beginning of 2014 where he started as research analyst and was also the lead manager of Seilern Europa from May 2018 to March 2025 Prior to that, Fernando worked as a fund selector for Lazard Wealth Management in Madrid. He obtained undergraduate and master’s degrees in business management from the Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros and a second master’s degree in portfolio management from the Instituto de Estudios Bursatiles in Madrid. Fernando is fluent in English and Spanish.

Quentin is Head of Research and a Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). In his role, he manages the research team and oversees the implementation of their objectives., as well as covering companies in the Universe.  Quentin joined SIM in September 2018, having previously worked as an analyst at BlueCrest Capital. He began his career at Macquarie Bank, working in both London and Hong Kong and is a CFA Charterholder.  Quentin holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University.

Corentin is the Chief Investment Officer and a Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As CIO, he ensures the consistent application of the firm’s investment philosophy and adherence to its principles.  He joined SIM in 2013 as a Research Analyst.  Corentin graduated from Neoma Business School in 2012 after completing a double bachelor in international business and a Masters in Finance. He is a CFA Charterholder. He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. 

Kristina is the Head of Compliance at Seilern International AG (SIAG), responsible for oversight and implementation of the company’s compliance programme and ensuring adherence to applicable financial laws and regulations. Prior to joining SIAG in November 2023, Kristina honed her expertise in the financial sector in Zurich, Switzerland, holding senior roles in compliance and risk management. Her professional experience is coupled with a solid academic foundation. She holds a Master of Arts in Business and Economics from the University of Zurich and is completing an Executive Master of Laws (LLM) with a specialisation in Financial Law and Regulation at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Jeanette is the Client Services Analyst at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). She joined SIM at the beginning of 2023 and is responsible for looking after the existing investors in our Seilern strategies. Prior to joining SIM, Jeanette worked at Janus Henderson Investors, Bloomberg and in the pension insurance industry. She is Diplom-Kauffrau (MSc) in finance, banking, accounting and e-entrepreneurship from University of Duisburg-Essen. Jeanette is fluent in English and German.

Jeanette is a secondee at Seilern International AG, responsible for distributing the Seilern International Funds into Europe.

Laura is the EA to the Board and Office Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM) and is responsible for the running of the office and supporting the Executive Members of the Board.  Laura joined SIM in October 2023, prior to which she had worked at the Royal College of Art, Associated British Foods PLC and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.  She began her career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, serving in London, Beijing and Paris. She holds a degree in Modern Languages from the University of Warwick and speaks both French and German.

Paolo Rizzini is Chief Risk Officer at Seilern International AG (SIAG). He is responsible of the development and maintenance of the risk management framework for SIAG, as well as monitoring compliance with risk limits; he also holds responsibility over Fund Accounts and Controlling, Financial Reporting, Capital Management and IT. He joined SIAG in 2021, prior to which he worked for seven years as Chief Risk Officer at Mensarius AG (a Zürich-based asset management firm specialized in bottom-up Equity portfolios). From 2008 to 2013 he worked as Portfolio Risk Manager in the fund-of-hedge funds business of Man Group in Switzerland. From 1999 to 2008 he worked in the asset management business of UBI Banca Group in Italy, where he started as quantitative analyst and became Head of Risk Management in 2005. Paolo earned his Master of Science degree in Statistics and Economics from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milano in 1999. Paolo is fluent in English and Italian.

Anton is the Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Management Board of Seilern International AG (SIAG).  In this role he heads the executive body of the UCITS management company appointed to administer Seilern International Funds Plc and oversee the investment management function performed by Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). Anton holds a BSc in Political Sciences from Bristol University and is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.  Prior to joining SIAG in 2022, Anton was an executive and board member of Industrie‐ und Finanzkontor Etablissement, a leading fiduciary trust company in Liechtenstein, and prior to that worked for over a decade as a senior lawyer at two renowned global firms in London and Singapore.

Peter is the Chairman of Seilern International AG (SIAG), a Director of Seilern International Funds PLC (SIF) and advisor to the Board of Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM).  Peter has been active in the financial services industry since 1973 when he joined Creditanstalt-Bankverein in Vienna. He served as an institutional portfolio manager with Hambros Bank Limited between 1979 and 1986. In 1986 he joined Notz, Stucki and Cie, Geneva and London, where he managed private client portfolios until 1989. 

Tassilo is the Executive Chairman of Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). He joined the firm in 2010 as an Analyst for Seilern Europa and later managed the Seilern Europa fund from 2014 to 2018. Tassilo holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Political Science from Trinity College Dublin and a Diploma from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. He is fluent in English, German, and Spanish. 

Jonathan is the Head of Compliance at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). He brings over 20 years of experience with a broad and deep technical expertise of financial regulation and investment management operations. Before joining SIM, he was a senior team member at an investment management firm with responsibility for regulatory compliance and directly involved in successfully scaling the business having played a key role in developing and leading the client side of the business. He holds a BSc Joint Honours degree in International Management with French from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and has passed the CFA Level I examination.

Louis is responsible for business development in the UK Wholesale market for Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). He joined SIM in January 2021 having previously been Sales Director at Jupiter Asset Management, where he spent the bulk of his career (17 years) as well as holding senior distribution roles for a private equity business and S.W. Mitchell Capital, a London-based equity investment boutique. He studied Law at University College London and English Literature at Kings College, London.

Nina is a Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager at Seilern Investment Management Ltd (SIM). As a member of the Investment Team, she is responsible for conducting fundamental research for companies within the Seilern Universe, as well as prospective additions. She joined SIM in November 2019. Previously she worked as an Equity Research analyst on the European small-mid caps team in BNP Paribas Asset Management in Paris. She started her career at Oriental Mutual Fund in Beijing before she joined Bank of China International as an Equity Research analyst. She graduated from Beijing University of Astronautics and Aeronautics (BA in Material Science & Engineering and MA in Management & Economics). She then completed MBA in Finance at HEC Paris. She is fluent in English and Chinese.