Invesco Perpetual adds co-managers on raft of European equity funds

Two new managers appointed

Invesco Perpetual has made two fund manager promotions within its European equities team, including the appointment of a co-manager for head of European equities Jeff Taylor.

Oliver Collin will become fund manager on the €629m Invesco Continental European Small Cap Equity fund alongside lead manager Erik Esselink. The fund, launched in 1984, aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in small companies throughout Europe, excluding the UK. Collin will also work with lead manager Taylor (pictured) on the €535m Invesco Euro Equity fund, which was launched in October and is domiciled in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Matthew Perowne will become fund manager of the £124m Invesco Perpetual European Opportunities fund, joining lead manager Adrian Bignell. ...