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Richard Watts

Trustee at Claire & Richard Watts Foundation
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Richard Watts is the Chief Investment Officer for EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a role he took after serving as CIO at BMO Global Asset Management. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Exeter and has deep expertise in fundamental investment and European equities.

Beyond his finance career, Richard is a co-founder and trustee of the Claire & Richard Watts Foundation, a charity focused on education and providing relief for those in need. He is also a passionate cricket player, a sport he enjoys in his personal time.

He holds a Ph. D. in Earth Science, an uncommon academic background for a senior leader in the investment management industry.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Trustee
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
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Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

EMEA Investments
As Chief Investment Officer for the EMEA region, he is directly responsible for investment strategy, teams, and performance across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Fundamental Investing
His career history includes leading fundamental investment teams, indicating a core belief in analyzing a company's financial health to determine its value.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Trustee
Claire & Richard Watts Foundation
11-2021 - 3-2025
Chief Investment Officer EMEA
Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC
9-2018 - 4-2022
Chief Investment Officer
BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA)
10-2016 - 4-2022
Head of Fundamental Investment, Chief Investment Officer EMEA
BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA)
9-2012 - 10-2016
co-Head of Investment
BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA)
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Education
1994 - 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Exeter
1991 - 1994
Bachelor's Degree
University of Exeter
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