Rathbone Greenbank Investments (Greenbank) has appointed David Cox as its new Head of Investments, as part of the strengthening of its research and investment teams. In the role, he will be responsible for evolving Greenbank’s investment proposition. Cox joins from Brunel Pension Partnership, where he was Deputy Chief Investment Officer. In that role, he led the management of public market investments and strategies valued at approximately £30 billion (US$36 billion). Greenbank has hired Laura Hobbs, who joins as an Investment Director, responsible for managing charity portfolios to help align their investment with their values. Emma Williams has also joined Greenbank’s investment team as a Senior Ethical, Sustainable and Impact (ESI) researcher. All three hires will be based in Greenbank’s Bristol office, helping to strengthen its scope and influence across the UK. “Greenbank continues to grow in scale and capability. David brings a wealth of experience and, as our new Head of Investments, will help us evolve our investment proposition to meet the needs of the growing number of private, charity, and family office clients wanting to see their portfolios invested sustainably, together championing the transition to a healthier planet and more equitable society,” John David, Head of Rathbone Greenbank Investments, said. “He, along with Emma and Laura, are valuable new members of the team, and I look forward to them being a part of the next chapter of our business as we further strengthen our client offering.”
