FundQuest's John places emphasis on talent spotting

CHIEF EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

Despite being responsible for one of the largest multi-manager operations in Europe, FundQuest's CEO still remembers, and uses, the skills he learnt while setting up a smaller business several years ago

Even considering the constantly shifting ownership structures of asset management houses, FundQuest’s UK CEO Antony John has had to deal with more than his fair share of mergers and integrations. Having been a founding partner and one of four principal shareholders in a boutique start up multi-manager called Investment Manager Selection (IMS) John has made the transition to being part of one of the largest multi-managers operating across Europe, with some e35bn (£29bn) of assets under management. Along the way he has had to integrate an independently minded UK boutique with FundQuest,...