GAM Investments has recruited Janus Henderson European equity trio Tom O’Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker, to join GAM “in the coming months”.
O’Hara and Ross were co-portfolio managers of the Henderson European trust, which generated a share price total return of 64.3% over the past five years, compared to a sector average of 37.8%, according to the Association of Investment Companies. The Henderson European trust board announced the resignation of the duo this morning.
Barker was a research analyst for the European equity team since 2021, and previously an equity research analyst at Bank of America Securities.
The trio, led by O’Hara, will manage the GAM Star European Equity and GAM Star Continental European Equity Funds. The funds were previously managed by Niall Gallagher, Chris Sellers and Chris Legg, who announced last November they would be joining Jupiter by summer 2025.
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“Over the decades GAM has nurtured some of the finest investment talent for the benefit of clients. Its strong heritage in European Equities has directly shaped my approach to investment. It is a privilege to accept this responsibility, and I look forward to contributing to the renaissance of GAM under new, long-term focused majority ownership,” O’Hara said.
Elmar Zumbuehl, Group CEO at GAM, added: “I am delighted to welcome Tom, Jamie and David to GAM. We are confident that their strong investment track records and proven investment approaches will lead to excellent client outcomes. Attracting such exceptional investment professionals underscores GAM’s distinctive and attractive culture, our strategy, and long-term promise.”