Gramercy Funds Management LLC, a leading global investment firm specialising in emerging markets, has announced the appointment of Simon Quijano-Evans as its new Chief Strategist. Quijano-Evans joins the $6 billion investment manager in a newly created role designed to bolster the firm’s strategic capabilities. He will be based in Gramercy’s London office and will report directly to Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Philip Meier.
In his new role, Quijano-Evans will work closely with Meier, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Robert Koenigsberger, and Chair Mohamed A. El-Erian. His primary focus will be on contributing to the firm’s top-down investment strategy, while also complementing the bottom-up analysis carried out by Gramercy’s team of sovereign analysts.
“We are delighted to welcome Simon to the Gramercy team,” said Philip Meier. “His extensive experience in emerging markets and macroeconomic analysis will significantly strengthen our investment decision-making process. With his insights, we will be able to offer even more informed and balanced investment strategies to our clients.”
Quijano-Evans brings with him more than 28 years of experience in the financial markets, with a particular focus on emerging markets and macroeconomic analysis. He most recently held the position of Chief Economist at Gemcorp Capital. Before that, he was the Emerging Markets Strategist at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). His career also includes leadership roles in research teams at major financial institutions including ING, Commerzbank, Credit Agricole, and UniCredit. Additionally, Quijano-Evans has experience in macroeconomic research at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), where he focused on the economic impact of natural disasters.
Speaking about his new role, Quijano-Evans said, “I am excited to join Gramercy, a firm known for its global expertise in emerging markets. I look forward to contributing to both the top-down and bottom-up aspects of our investment process to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns for our clients.”
Quijano-Evans holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Vienna and has co-authored a book on the Turkish economy. His broad experience and analytical approach are expected to complement Gramercy’s existing capabilities in navigating the complex landscape of emerging markets.
The appointment of Quijano-Evans underscores Gramercy’s commitment to deepening its investment expertise and delivering value to its clients. With his addition to the team, the firm aims to enhance its understanding of macroeconomic trends and strengthen its investment decisions, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of emerging market investment strategies.
Gramercy Funds Management, founded in 1998, is a dedicated emerging markets investment manager with a global presence. The firm focuses on delivering risk-adjusted returns to institutional investors through its in-depth understanding of emerging market dynamics, employing a multi-faceted approach to investment that integrates top-down macroeconomic perspectives with detailed bottom-up analysis.
For more information, visit www.gramercy.com.
