Julian joined Rathbones in July 2001 as Deputy Chief Investment Director. He was appointed as a Board Director of Rathbone Unit Trust Management Limited in October 2001, and then Chief Investment Officer in August 2002.
Julian is responsible for managing the Rathbone Income and Growth Fund and is also co-manager of the Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund. Julian also co-managed the Rathbone High Income Fund since May 2006 (now managed by Hugh Yarrow). He plays a key role in the ongoing development of Rathbone's investment process, and is a recognised commentator on macro-economic and investment-related issues in national and international media.
Julian has over 28 years of investment experience gained within organisations such as James Capel; Global Asset Management; and Bankers Trust. Immediately prior to joining Rathbones, he was Head of UK Balanced Funds and Head of UK Equities at Investec Asset Management.
Julian has a BSc Honours in Chemistry from the University of Southampton. He has white-water rafted on the Angolan/Namibian border and para-glided at Val d' Isere.