The global asset manager has confirmed Ashish Kochar will join the company in September in its London office from Columbia Threadneedle.
Prior to his 13-year stint at Columbia Threadneedle – where he managed the Threadneedle Global Extended Alpha, American Extended Alpha, American Absolute Alpha and American Select funds – Mr Kochar worked at hedge-fund manager North Sound Capital and Merrill Lynch.
“Ashish is a welcome addition to Fidelity’s already strong global equity team,” Fidelity’s global chief investment officer, equities, Romain Boscher said.
“He brings rich industry experience, proven stock picking acumen, a strong track record in managing global equities and a team-based mindset that will ensure the broad experience set within the global equities team is retained and strengthened.”
The appointment follows the departure of Amit Lodha who stepped down as portfolio manager in June. Mr Lodha will continue to act as a consultant for Fidelity.
“We would like to thank Amit for his outstanding contribution to the team and wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” Mr Boscher said.
Neil Griffiths
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