Our story

Our story

It all began in South Africa in 1991, where we were a small start-up asset manager offering domestic strategies in an emerging market. Over twenty five years of growth later we’re an international business managing approximately $133.7 billion (31.12.18) for clients based all over the world.

Investec Asset Management provides investment products and services to institutions, advisory clients and individuals. Our clients include pension funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, foundations, financial advisers and individual investors.
Mission

Our mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations. Achieve this, and we create profitable partnerships between our clients, our shareholders and our employees.

A truly unique journey. Our emerging market growth story is unmatched. But there’s no magic formula to our success. We believe it’s down to the stability of our team, our enduring culture and our unwavering commitment to our clients.
Culture

Our culture is a reflection of who we are as people. Originally a reflection of our founders, like them, it still guides us today. At its heart is ‘the freedom to create’. People work best when they’re free to pursue and express their conviction.

This approach attracts dynamic individuals – original spirits who want to pursue their passions and interests.

Such personalities thrive in a non-hierarchical workplace, so we give that to them. We encourage honesty and discussion. And we organise and empower our teams to inspire diversity of perspective.

Senior leadership

Domenico (Mimi) Ferrini, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Each of our investment capabilities has been organically developed from scratch.

Domenico (Mimi) Ferrini, Co-Chief Executive Officer and
Co-Chief Investment Officer
John Green, Co-CEO

Fundamentally it’s about clients trusting us with their money.

John Green, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Kim McFarland, Chief Operating Officer

If you’re not innovating, by definition, you can’t give your clients good results.

Kim McFarland, Chief Operating Officer
John McNab, Co-Chief Investment Officer

A key part of our investment approach is respecting the freedom to create.

John McNab, Co-Chief Investment Officer
Philip Anker, Managing Director, North America

Respect, humility & uncompromising integrity are distinctive in our progressive culture

Philip Anker, Managing Director, North America
Khadeeja Bassier, Global Head of Product Managment

Our conversations are honest and our dialogue robust; this ensures we always agitate for the best solution for our clients.

Khadeeja Bassier, Global Head of Product Managment
Hendrik du Toit, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Investec Group

It's all about the interests of our clients and achieving the investment returns they require.

Hendrik du Toit, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Investec Group

*Investments carry a risk of capital loss

Awards

Recognition
We’ve always said that if you look after your clients, your bottom line should look after itself. And we feel the same way about awards. They’re not something we chase. That said, we’re delighted when our peers and partners recognise our contribution.
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Our story

Our story

Mission

Culture

Senior leadership

Domenico (Mimi) Ferrini, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Each of our investment capabilities has been organically developed from scratch.

John Green, Co-CEO

Fundamentally it’s about clients trusting us with their money.

Kim McFarland, Chief Operating Officer

If you’re not innovating, by definition, you can’t give your clients good results.

John McNab, Co-Chief Investment Officer

A key part of our investment approach is respecting the freedom to create.

Philip Anker, Managing Director, North America

Respect, humility & uncompromising integrity are distinctive in our progressive culture

Khadeeja Bassier, Global Head of Product Managment

Our conversations are honest and our dialogue robust; this ensures we always agitate for the best solution for our clients.

Hendrik du Toit, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Investec Group

It's all about the interests of our clients and achieving the investment returns they require.

Awards

Recognition

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