Clark Nicholls, an award-winning senior portfolio manager and analyst developed and led similar strategies to his new fund at AXA Investment Managers, where he achieved +9% compound returns from 2016 to 2023 and helped raise over €3bn in assets under management

His edge stems from his unwavering dedication to investment insights and relentless work ethic, combined with a humble and open attitude. "I've been fortunate to work with some great teams where we achieved exceptional investment performance. I'm employing strategies learned from both the sell and buy side, capitalizing on the market's richest alpha opportunities."

• 2015 to 2023 Snr PM / Analyst, regulatory Key Risk Taker for 7 years, Investment Week 2022 High Yield Fund of the Year

• 2008 to 2009 Co-manager of €500m long short CDS fund

• 2003, 2004, 2006 1st ranked in Sell Side research at Credit Suisse