Schroders, a global leader in active asset management, today announces the appointment of Rachel Harris as Head of UK Institutional, reinforcing its commitment to the UK market and focus on continued growth.
Rachel joined Schroders in 2022 and has held several senior roles, including Head of DC and Retirement Solutions and, most recently, Business Partner to Richard Oldfield, Group Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Schroders, she held positions at Aviva Investors, Janus Henderson and Credit Suisse First Boston.
In her new role, Rachel will lead the development and delivery of Schroders’ UK institutional strategy, driving growth across the firm’s client base, and will report to Phil Middleton, Head of UK Client Group.
Phil Middleton, Head of UK Client Group, Schroders said: “Our institutional business is central to our growth strategy, and we’re therefore delighted that Rachel is taking on this role. She brings extensive experience and an outstanding track record of delivering for clients and driving results – qualities that will be invaluable as we accelerate our growth.”
Rachel Harris, Head of UK Institutional, Schroders said: “I’m excited to take on the role of Head of UK Institutional at Schroders. The UK market continues to evolve rapidly and clients are looking for trusted partners who can help them navigate uncertainty, manage risk and capture long-term opportunities. I’m looking forward to working with our clients and colleagues across the business to deliver our UK institutional strategy and support better outcomes for our investors.”
Schroders’ institutional business is well established in the market and a leader in the UK Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) space, having launched the UK’s first LTAF product in 2023 and more recently expanded its range with a number of additional fund launches.
Schroders was also recently appointed to a significant OCIO mandate for E.ON’s UK pension scheme. This builds on recent successes, having been awarded a number of other significant institutional mandates by the likes of the Aga Rangemaster Group Pension Scheme and the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s (RNIB) Retirement Benefits Scheme.
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