Our Team
We believe our people are our strongest and most valuable resource. Our business philosophy is based on attracting and retaining the best quality people.
Our products are managed on a team based approach, with an assigned portfolio manager, ultimately responsible for decision making. We have a dynamic team structure which seeks to ensure consistency of investment approach, and allows clients to benefit from the skills and ideas of every member of the team. Blackfriars' CEO is Hugh Hunter, who previously headed the Emerging Markets investment desk and who has over 20 years experience of investing in the asset class.
Investment Team
![]() Tony Hann Head of Emerging Market Equities |
![]() Bill Rudman GEM Fund Manager |
![]() Richard Fairgrieve GEM Fund Manager |
![]() Glen Prentice, CFA Head of EMEA Equities |
![]() Seki Mutukwa, CFA Investment Analyst |
![]() May Lau Investment Analyst |
![]() Vivek Bhutoria, CFA Investment Analyst |
![]() Marc Melendez Investment Analyst |
![]() Lee Ray Investment Analyst |
![]() Chris Chan Investment Analyst |
Client Relationship Management
Developing and maintaining long lasting and mutually beneficial client relationships is a core value of Blackfriars. We believe in working closely with our clients to ensure we offer the best service and investment advice. Building solid client relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction is at centre of everything we do.
Client Relationship Team
![]() Hugh Hunter, CFA CEO |
![]() Dipak Chouhan Product Specialist |












