Biography
Main responsibilities
Chris oversees a range of bond funds which invest across fixed-income assets, including investment-grade corporates, high-yield corporates, government, and emerging markets bonds. Chris works as manager on the Global Investment Grade fund, Higher Income Plus and Managed High Income. He has also managed the Strategic Bond Fund from its launch in 2008.
Experience and qualifications
Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Chris worked as a portfolio manager for Old Mutual Asset Managers. He joined the industry as a credit analyst. Chris graduated from Durham University with a BA (Hons) in economics. He is an associate member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals and is a CFA® charterholder.
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