Speciality: Investment
Philip Kelly
Philip is responsible for portfolio management for private clients and charities, alongside contributing to the firm’s investment process. He joined Meridiem in 2024 after nine years with Evelyn Partners (formerly Smith & Williamson). Philip was a portfolio manager across charities and private clients, which included a focus on ethically orientated mandates. Philip also led Evelyn…
Nairn Guilbert
Nairn has a dual role, supporting our investment analysts’ stock research while also carrying out research into the long-term global structural trends that influence our investment decisions. He brings an interdisciplinary approach to our investment team, holding an MSc. in Sustainable Development with Distinction from the University of St Andrews and a BSc. (Hons) in…
Rory Gaffney
Rory supports our senior analysts in conducting thorough and advanced research, handling foundational tasks and providing essential analytical assistance. He is passionate about exploring the intricate relationship between external structural trends and their impact on capital allocation decisions and overall business success. He joined Meridiem in 2024 from Aon’s fiduciary management division, where he was…
Kate Capocci
Kate joined the team in 2024 as an Investment Analyst, focusing on ESG and stewardship. Prior to joining the team, Kate worked at Evelyn Partners leading their approach to responsible investment, and as a private client investment manager and a sustainable fund manager. Kate holds the CISI Level 7 Wealth Manager Qualification, the CBI Certificate…
Eleanor Emerson
Eleanor joined in 2023 and focuses on managing client portfolios. Prior to joining the team, Eleanor worked at Ruffer LLP looking after a range of private clients and building client relationships. She began her career at HSBC Private Bank, working in a number of areas including investments, credit and relationship management for a mix of…
Abdul AlKahala
Abdul joined the team in 2022 from Bloomberg L.P. where he was an ESG Data Analyst, driving the Scope 3 Estimates project along with integrating Science-Based Targets Initiative information into Bloomberg analysis. Within the team, Abdul works as an Investment Analyst to support our focus on ESG and Stewardship within our investment approach. Abdul holds…
Mark Goodman-Walsh
Mark joined the team in 2021 and focuses on discretionary clients invested in our Protea funds. He previously spent 7 years as a client adviser at Rothschild & Co Wealth Management where he advised private individuals and trustees on their investments. He began his career working as an investment consultant at Mercer. Mark is a…
Chiyo Rimington
Chiyo joined the team in 2019 and is responsible for managing client portfolios. Over the past 20 years, Chiyo established a strong track record of managing onshore and offshore clients. Prior to joining Veritas, Chiyo spent 15 years at Brewin Dolphin where she was a portfolio manager and Divisional Director. In addition, she was a…
Arthur Ntale
Arthur joined the Veritas team in 2013 from the London Stock Exchange, where he had previously been an analyst in Equity Primary Markets.