Schroder Global Climate Change Income Units

Simon Webber
Located in: London

Fund Manager, Global Climate Change Equity. Global Sector Specialist, multi-regional team, based in London. In September 2004 he joined the multi-regional team specialising in consumer discretionary and telecom services sectors. In 2006, along with Matthew Franklin, he began to develop the Schroders Global Climate Change Equity Fund. They put together a team and process to analyse global equity opportunities in the area, resulting in the creation of the Global Climate Change Equity Fund. From January 2001 to September 2002, Simon was a fund manager on the Schroder US Desk, specialising in Technology and Industrials. In late 2002 he then assumed analytical responsibilities for the US Telecom, Media & Software sectors. Joined Schroders in 1999, initially on the Global Technology team as a research analyst. Investment career commenced in 1999. CFA charterholder. BSc (Hons) in Physics, University of Manchester

Matthew Franklin
Located in: London

Global Sector Specialist for the Multi Regional team focused on the Industrials, Materials and Utilities sectors, based in London. In November 2004 joined the Multi-Regional Equities team as a global sector specialist. From March 2003 to November 2004 was the US Industrials and Utilities analyst. From March 2002 to March 2003 was the Global Sector Head for the Materials sector based in London. From October 1999 until March 2002 based in Cape Town as the portfolio manager responsible for South African stock selection for the Global Emerging Markets team. From January 1997, was an analyst on the Global Emerging Market team responsible for South African equities. Joined Schroders' graduate training scheme in September 1996. Associate Member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP). MA in Psychology, St. Andrews University