Thomas Miller Investment (TMI), a member of the 127 year old Thomas Miller Group of Companies, has appointed John Bearman, as Chief Investment Officer.

Based in TMI’s London office, John is responsible for the investment team across their three offices in London, Edinburgh and the Isle of Man, ensuring consistency for clients across asset classes, portfolios and funds. John has over 25 years of fund management experience.  He was most recently Chief Investment Officer for Santander Asset Management in the UK having started his career as a UK equity fund manager, leading to Head of UK equities at Insight Investment.

Thomas Miller Investment has funds under management in excess of £2.7 billion and manages tailored investment portfolios for insurance mutuals, charities, pension schemes, governments and private clients.

Mike Balfour, Chief Executive, Thomas Miller Investment says:
“Thomas Miller Investment is in a very exciting stage of development, with a committed and structured platform for growth. John’s appointment continues a phase of investment in new talent and improved integrated operational systems to help us provide greater added value for our clients.  John is a significant appointment for the company and will allow us to develop our investment offering by enhancing our existing experience and expertise.”

John Bearman, Chief Investment Officer, Thomas Miller Investment says:
“I am very excited to have joined a highly experienced, talented and proven investment team. Thomas Miller Investment has ambitious plans and a unique heritage and I look forward to working with the team to drive results for our clients and growth for the company.”

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