16 January 2025
Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment business of Quilter plc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Outhwaite as senior manager research analyst. She will be primarily responsible for covering Europe and UK equities, reporting to Kristian Cassar, head of manager research at Quilter Investors.
Sophie Outhwaite brings with her 16 years of industry experience. Most recently, Outhwaite was head of investment research solutions at Fidelity International, where she led a global team focused on advancing research performance assessment and proprietary research data visualisation across fixed income and equities.
Prior to that Outhwaite spent nearly 12 years in wealth management at Whitley Asset Management (recently acquired by Cazenove) and Stanhope Capital. At Stanhope Capital, Outhwaite held the positions of head of equities and head of responsible investment.
In addition to her role at Quilter Investors, Outhwaite serves as a trustee/director of Glasspool Charity Trust. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and holds the CFA ESG Certificate.
Kristian Cassar commented on the appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Sophie to the team. Her extensive experience and proven track record in both equities and responsible investment will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our research capabilities and deliver the best outcomes for our clients.”
Sophie Outhwaite added: “I am excited to join Quilter Investors and contribute to the firm’s commitment to excellence in investment research. I look forward to working with the talented team here and leveraging my experience to drive further advancements in our research processes.”
