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LONDON - Oberon Investments Group plc (AQSE:OBE) has appointed Barry Smead as Head of Investment Management, according to a press release statement issued by the company on August 16.
Smead, who most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Investment Management at JM Finn, will jointly lead Oberon’s Investment Management division alongside Phil Smeaton, the firm’s Chief Investment Officer.
At JM Finn, Smead oversaw investment management activities, implemented strategic growth initiatives, and led teams responsible for operational governance, analytics, and business development support. He was also a permanent member of the firm’s Management Committee.
With over 30 years of experience in global financial services, Smead has held senior leadership roles across private client investment management, institutional and wholesale asset management, and business development in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia.
Before joining JM Finn, Smead worked at Hermes Fund Managers as COO of Business Development and Head of IT & Operations Management Office. He also held global leadership positions within technology at Invesco Perpetual.
"His depth of experience in leading investment management functions, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth will be instrumental as we continue to deliver on our strategic ambitions," said Simon McGivern, Chief Executive Officer of Oberon, in the press release.
Oberon Investments Group describes itself as a boutique investment management, wealth planning, and corporate broking group listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange.
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