Guinness Asset Management has hired Rupert Bonsor with responsibility for fund sales to family offices globally.
Prior to joining Guinness Asset Management, Mr Bonsor was responsible for family office sales at Jupiter Asset Management.
Edward Guinness, CEO of Guinness Asset Management said in a statement: “Rupert will strengthen our sales team and help us improve the servicing of family office investors. As a longstanding family run business ourselves, we believe in providing high quality products and in having the best people to build our relationships with investors. Rupert fits that mould.”
Mr Bonsor added: “Guinness’ straightforward approach to investing, good historic fund performance and funds that have been designed to navigate choppy markets are a good fit for family office investors. A long term investment horizon and an active approach to responsible investing means that Guinness is well place to provide solutions that address the diverse needs of family offices.”
Fundeye has profiled some of the firm’s funds, its Asian Equity Income fund and its Global Innovators fund. Guinness Asset Management has over $3 billion in assets under management as of 6 October.