With an impressive track record in international executive leadership and board roles across public and private asset management companies, he founded Alderwood Partners in 2020 to advise asset management boutiques and family offices.
Prior to founding Northill Capital, where he and his team built the firm to $91bn of assets under management before he left the firm and sold his stake in 2020, he was Vice Chairman and CEO of the international asset management business at BNY Mellon and Chair of The Dreyfus Corporation.
He is currently Chair at Local Pensions Partnership Investment (LPPI) a £27bn ($33bn) manager of public pension funds and has previously held independent non-executive director roles at Oxford Brookes University Endowment, Quilter plc and Jupiter Fund Management.
His range of experience and global expertise will be instrumental in strengthening Causeway Securities’ position as a market leader in structured products distribution.
CEO Conor O’Donnell welcomed the appointment, stating:
“We are thrilled to have Jon join us as Board Chair. His vast experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint and deliver innovative financial solutions to our clients globally. His decision to join the company is a testament to the strength of our business and our ambitious future plans.”
Commenting on the new role, Jon said:
“I am delighted to be joining Causeway Securities and to become an investor in the firm at such an exciting time in its development. The company’s commitment to drive innovation and strong market presence make it well-positioned for future growth. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and unlock new opportunities.”
Causeway Securities is committed to delivering best-in-class structured investment solutions and enhancing its global footprint. Under Jon’s stewardship, the company is poised to accelerate its growth trajectory and increase awareness of structured products within the financial services industry.