Investment Management Team

Meet the people who manage the investments.

The Investment Managers

The investment team are substantial investors in the funds managed by the firm, so creating a clear alignment between investors and the investment managers.

Samuel Ford – MEng

Sam joined Aberforth in August 2019 and became a Partner in May 2021. He is responsible for the following sectors – Health Care Providers; Media; Medical Equipment and Services; Oil, Gas and Coal; Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology; and Software and Computer Services. Sam has passed all three levels of the CFA programme.

Jeremy Hall – MA (Hons)

Jeremy joined Aberforth in October 2018 and became a Partner in January 2020. He is responsible for the following sectors – Banks; Finance and Credit Services; Investment Banking and Brokerage Services; and Tobacco. Jeremy has passed all three levels of the CFA programme.

Euan Macdonald – BA (Hons)

Euan joined Aberforth in May 2001 and became a Partner in May 2004. He is responsible for the following sectors – Alternative Energy; Automobiles and Parts; Consumer Services; Industrial Engineering; Leisure Goods; Life Insurance; Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts; Non-life Insurance; Real Estate Investment and Services; Real Estate Investment Trusts; and Telecommunications Service Providers.

Rowan Marron – MSc

Rowan joined Aberforth in November 2023. She has fifteen years’ previous experience as an equity analyst, most recently at Rathbones Investment Management. Her experience covers a wide variety of sectors, geographies and cap sizes, and includes eighteen months with a quantitative start-up. She is responsible for the following sectors – Aerospace and Defense; Food Producers; and Travel and Leisure. Rowan has passed all three levels of the CFA programme.

Rob Scott Moncrieff – BSc (Hons)

Rob joined Aberforth in February 2022 and became a Partner in March 2024. He previously worked as a global equities analyst with Latitude Investment Management. Rob started his career at Brewin Dolphin, where he was a UK-focussed equity research analyst. He is responsible for the following sectors – Chemicals; Construction and Materials; Electronic and Electrical Equipment; General Industrials; Household Goods and Home Construction; Industrial Materials; Industrial Metals and Mining; Precious Metals and Mining; and Technology Hardware and Equipment. Rob has passed all three levels of the CFA programme.

Peter Shaw – CA, BCom (Hons)

Peter joined Aberforth in April 2016 and became a Partner in May 2017. He is responsible for the following sectors – Beverages; Electricity; Gas, Water and Multi-utilities; Industrial Support Services; Industrial Transportation; Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores; Personal Goods; Retailers; Telecommunications Equipment; and Waste and Disposal Services.