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Robert Alster

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Former Chief Investment Officer at Close Brothers Asset Management
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Robert Alster is a seasoned global equity portfolio manager, most recently serving as Chief Investment Officer at Close Brothers Asset Management. He specializes in the Industrial, Energy, and Materials sectors with a conservative, quality-focused investment philosophy. He holds an MBA and a Diploma in Marketing from Cranfield School of Management.

Robert was the Inaugural Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at Close Brothers Asset Management.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Former Chief Investment Officer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Global Investment Strategy
As a former CIO, he frequently provides commentary on macroeconomic trends, tactical asset allocation, and market performance in the UK, US, and Asia.
Diversity & Inclusion
Served as the inaugural Chair for the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at his former firm, overseeing strategy and promoting an inclusive culture.
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Career

Work history

7-2020 - 6-2024
Former Chief Investment Officer
Close Brothers Asset Management
7-2020 - 3-2021
Inaugural Chair of Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Close Brothers Asset Management
11-2019 - 7-2020
Head of Investment Services
Close Brothers Asset Management
3-2011 - 6-2013
Global Equity Portfolio Manager | Industrial Cyclicals
AllianceBernstein
Head of European & UK Growth Equity Team & Equity Research
AllianceBernstein
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Education
1990 - 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cranfield School of Management
1990 - 1991
Diploma in Marketing
Cranfield School of Management
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