Mercer has appointed Deb Clarke as Global Head of Investment Research it was announced today by Phil de Cristo, President, Investments.
In this role, Ms. Clarke will lead Mercer’s professionals who ensure the effective supply of both strategic and manager research to clients. The role will include responsibility for manager research, oversight of the generation of strategic research, and asset allocation.
“As one of our most experienced and senior investment leaders, Deb is ideally positioned to assume this major research responsibility at Mercer,” said Mr. de Cristo. “The ability to integrate manager research and strategic research has never been more important, given the volatile investment environment. Drawing upon her experience and insights, as Global Head of Investment Research, Deb will be leading one of the most highly regarded global research teams as we help our clients navigate current market challenges.”
Ms. Clarke joined Mercer in 2005 and most recently has been Global Leader of Mercer’s Equity Boutique, a unit within Mercer’s Investments business. Based in London, in that role Ms. Clarke has led a group of more than 30 asset class specialists around the world who research a broad range of equity strategies and has chaired various Mercer ratings committees. Ms. Clarke works with a broad range of clients, advising on portfolio construction and manager selections.
Prior to joining Mercer, Ms. Clarke was a senior investment consultant at Towers Watson, and previously was a fund manager for 20 years, which included serving as Head of Equities at Friends Ivory & Sime.
Ms. Clarke was named one of the FN100 Most Influential Women in Finance in 2011 and 2012 and one of the Most Influential Women in Asset Management in 2012 by Financial News. She holds a BA degree (Hons) in business studies from Plymouth University and is an Associate of the Society of Investment Professionals.
Ms. Clarke succeeds Divyesh Hindocha, who is resigning from Mercer effective October 1 to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Hindocha has played a significant global leadership role at Mercer and the firm wishes him success in his future endeavours.
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