Columbia Threadneedle Investments has added three new investment professionals to its London-based investment teams, reflecting its ongoing commitment to key capabilities amid growing client demand for active strategies in fixed income and global equities.
Ciara Fitzgerald joins as Investment Grade Credit Portfolio Manager
Ciara Fitzgerald has joined the firm as an Investment Grade Credit Portfolio Manager and will be part of the Investment Grade Credit portfolio management team, reporting to Chris Hult, Senior Portfolio Manager. Ciara brings extensive experience gained at ANZ and Deutsche Bank, where she worked in debt capital markets and syndication roles, managing origination for European institutions and executing syndicated transactions for international borrowers.
Christopher Hult, Senior Portfolio Manager for Investment Grade Credit at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, noted: “We are delighted to welcome Ciara to the team. Her deep experience in credit markets and syndication will be key as we continue to strengthen our Investment Grade capabilities for our clients.”
Natasha Ebtehadj rejoins the Global Equities team
Natasha Ebtehadj has been appointed Global Equities Portfolio Manager. Natasha returns to Columbia Threadneedle from Artemis, where she held the same position. Previously, Natasha worked for 15 years at Columbia Threadneedle, most recently on the global equities team, and has also held roles in multi-asset and Asian equities.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Natasha back. Her deep knowledge of our investment platform and her broad experience in both equities and multi-asset will be of great value to the team and our clients,” stated Neil Robson, Head of Global Equities for EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
Steve Nelson reinforces Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management
Steve Nelson has joined the Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management (CPM) team in London, focusing on Investment Grade Credit strategies. Steve brings 15 years of experience from Janus Henderson, where he held various positions on the CPM team and covered a wide range of fixed income products, including multi-sector credit, asset-backed securities, and loans.
Gary Smith, Head of Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management for EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, declared: “We are thrilled to add Steve to the team. His extensive experience in fixed income markets and his strong track record in client portfolio management make him an excellent addition, and we look forward to working with him.”
