Federated Hermes Limited, a global leader in active, responsible investment management, has announced the appointment of Ross Ford as Associate Director of Business Development for the UK & Ireland, effective immediately. The strategic hire underscores Federated Hermes’ commitment to strengthening its presence in the region, enhancing client engagement, and delivering exceptional value for clients.
In his new role, Ford will be responsible for driving AUM growth by assisting in raising third-party assets and delivering business targets in line with the firm’s wider UK Wholesale plan. Reporting directly to Dan Churchouse, Head of Business Development for the UK & Ireland, Ford will develop and strengthen Federated Hermes’ business and client service with a primary focus on the regional market in the South of England, excluding London.
Ford joins Federated Hermes from Aviva Investors, where he held the position of Business Development Manager, focusing on the growth and retention of retail funds across the South West of England and South Wales. Ford began his career at Aviva Investors in 2016 as a Relationship Management Consultant, having previously worked as a Fund Analyst and Platform Manager at Fairstone Group.
Ross Ford, Associate Director of Business Development for the UK & Ireland, commented
“Federated Hermes is a very strong brand in the wholesale market with an excellent product range and renowned investment teams. I am excited to be joining the firm at a time when it is looking to continue to grow its business in the UK & Ireland, and I look forward to working with the team to achieve this.”
Dan Churchouse, Head of Business Development for the UK & Ireland
“The expansion of our client base and the enhancement of our investment solutions in the UK and Ireland are essential components of Federated Hermes’ growth plans. Ross’s proven track record of building and maintaining deep client relationships and thorough understanding of the UK wholesale market will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives in this region.”
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