Tom is Portfolio Manager of Pala’s equity portfolio within the Liquid Investment Strategy. This absolute return fund has a mandate to invest globally across natural resources and related industries through equities and derivatives. He is also involved in originating and managing core positions where the firm has an active shareholding.

Prior to joining Pala, Tom was an investment analyst within the Natural Resources team at Investec Asset Management in London. He provided fundamental equity research across the Metals & Mining and Agricultural sectors, and was responsible for investments in several strategies, including the highly-rated Global Gold Fund.

Tom’s capital markets experience is a strong complement to Pala’s broader investment strategy. His prior experience developing thematic investments, such as sustainable agriculture and electrification, contributes to expanding Pala’s investment universe.