Jonathan was the founding Partner of IPS Capital and has worked in the private client asset management industry for 15 years. He is one of the three Investment Committee members, but his main focus is managing key intermediary relationships and some of the firm’s larger individual and family clients.
With a background in foreign exchange during his years at Citibank, Jonathan instigated the multi-asset investment strategy of the business and held the position of Chief Investment Officer until the beginning of 2009.
Chris Brown is responsible for formulating investment strategy and allocations across all client portfolios. Prior to joining IPS in 2009, he was a credit specialist at several financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs. Chris was also the founding partner of Cinnamon Capital, a credit hedge fund.
His extensive experience is matched by prominent qualifications. Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries. He also holds a first class degree in Economics from the University of Bristol and a masters in economics from the University of Cambridge.
Jonathan joined IPS in 2004 and sits on the Investment Committee. He uses his 15 + years of experience in banking and private client wealth management to build effective relationships with third-party professional advisors, trustees, consultants and their respective clients.
A varied range of high net worth individuals receive the benefit of Jonathan’s experience and advice. These include UK entrepreneurs, business owners, non – UK domiciliaries and individuals awarded substantial personal injury damages.
Paul has been involved with the business since its formation, and is Finance Partner at IPS Capital. He is responsible for all financial planning, reporting and controls within the Partnership.
Prior to IPS Capital Paul was finance director of a listed stockbroker, Savoy Asset Management, for over 10 years. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has been involved in financial services for over 25 years.
Valerie joined IPS in 2004 and uses her 20+ years of experience in financial services and asset management to lead the IPS administration team. She devised, and is now responsible for, the implementation of every back office process at IPS Capital.
Prior to IPS she was a Divisional Director of Robert Fleming, with responsibility as head of operations.
Russell is Head of Sales at IPS Capital, and has been in the private client industry for over 30 years. This experience began at the forerunner of Taylor Wessing, the international law firm. His mission at IPS is to assist in the growth of both our UK and international markets.
Having held director level positions with Kleinwort Benson, UBS and Credit Suisse where he was Head of Sales and Marketing, Russell is able to call on a wealth of skills. He has also been a Main Awards Judge for the Society of Trust Estate Practitioners (STEP) since their inception.
Amy joined IPS Capital in 2010 as Head of Marketing and PR. She is responsible for the design and implementation of all the marketing and PR strategies. This includes successfully increasing the IPS brand awareness through both online and offline campaigns.
By heading up our Young Professionals Network, Amy is further establishing our name and influence by connecting with ‘up and coming’ intermediaries. Having joined from J O Hambro Investment Management, Amy also has private client business development experience spanning nearly 5 years.
Peter advises on the structure of the risk policy for the firm. He is a resource to provide advice and assessment of potential assets for inclusion in client portfolios independently of the Chief Investment Officer.
Peter was previously Head of Credit and Market Risk Management for Cantor Fitzgerald, London and Gerrard Group Plc. Before that he was a Principal in the Financial Risk Management Practice for Coopers and Lybrand, London.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Relationship Partner
Finance Partner
Head of Operations
Head of Sales
Head of Research
Head of Marketing
External Risk Management Advisor