Legal & General
Legal & General's Asset Management business is a major global investor across public and private markets, with £1.2 trillion in AUM*. L&G's investment philosophy and processes are focused on creating value over the long term. The firm believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to clients, can create value and drive positive change. This reflects L&G's purpose: 'Investing for the long term. Our futures depend on it.' *As at 31 December 2024.
Introducing the Investment Managers
Alex Koper
Portfolio Manager
Alex is responsible for managing multi-asset strategies for clients, primarily focusing on Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Institutional and Retail schemes. Alex joined L&G in 2014 from CrossBorder Capital, where he was a Portfolio Manager’s Assistant. Prior to that, Alex worked at Derivatives Consulting Group Ltd/Sapient as a Derivatives Consultant. Alex graduated from the University of Glasgow and holds an MA in Economics as well as being IMC-qualified.
Neelan Santhirarajah
Portfolio Manager
Neelan is responsible for the management and implementation of multi asset portfolios. Neelan joined L&G in 2023 from T. Rowe Price International, where he was a Lead Portfolio Investment Analyst. Prior to that, he was a Risk and Finance Analyst at T. Rowe Price International and a Senior Associate at PwC. Neelan holds a BSc Mathematics and Economics from LSE, as well as the CFA and ACA qualifications.
Alexander Mack
Head of Rates and Inflation
Alex is the Head of Rates and Inflation in Active Strategies within L&G's Asset Management division. He is responsible for managing interest rate exposure in Fixed Income and Multi Asset portfolios. Alex joined the business in 2013. Alex holds an MPhil in economics from the University of Cambridge, St Catharine's College and a Bachelor of Economic Science from the University of Manchester.
Ian Hutchinson
Head of Global Bond Strategies
Ian joined the Global Bond Strategies team in 2024. Prior to this, he was the Head of UK Credit and managed the firm’s Active Sterling Credit mandates for over 15 years. Ian is IMC qualified, a CFA charterholder and started his career in 1998 at Standard & Poor's MMS as a Eurobond analyst. He holds a degree in international relations from the University of Sussex.