Gavin Rochussen: I want Polar Capital to be seen as the go-to place for talented managers

Ambitious hiring plans

Laura Dew
clock • 8 min read

Laura Dew speaks to Polar Capital chief executive Gavin Rochussen about what makes a great boutique asset manager, his growth plans for the business and his response to the FCA's Asset Management Market Study.

It has been less than a year since former J.O. Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) chief executive Gavin Rochussen took the helm of Polar Capital in July 2017, but he has already made his presence felt by outlining ambitious expansion plans for the firm. Having grown assets at JOHCM from £1.5bn to £25bn during his eight-year tenure, Rochussen now believes he has the necessary experience to turn Polar into an "outstanding asset manager".   Rochussen says he was inspired to make the move from JOHCM as he felt he had achieved all his aims at the company and had "one more project left in hi...

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