Martin Currie hires TMT PM from BlackRock

Global Long-Term Unconstrained Equity manager

Martin Currie has hired Yulia Hofstede as a portfolio manager for its Global Long-Term Unconstrained Equity team.

In her new role, Hofstede will cover the technology, media and telecoms sector as a portfolio manager in London, and will report to Zehrid Osmani, head of global long-term unconstrained. Legg Mason launches Martin Currie Asia Unconstrained fund Hofstede joins from BlackRock, where she was a global equity analyst, and has also held equity research roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse. Osmani said: "We are delighted to welcome Yulia to Martin Currie. With her extensive analytical expertise, proven track record of alpha generation and innovative mindset, she is a g...