RIT Capital Partners (RCP) has announced that, after an extensive international search, Maggie Fanari will take up the role of CEO of its investment manager, J Rothschild Capital Management Limited, (JRCM) in March 2024. Maggie has long experience of leading successful teams investing across asset classes and geographies in one of the largest and most respected investment companies in the world – the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), where she is currently Senior Managing Director and Global Group Head High Conviction Equities, having been with OTPP since 2006. Maggie has been a non-executive director at RCP for the past four years, but will step down from the Board on commencement of her new role. Maggie succeeds Francesco Goedhuis who, due to an illness in the family, will transition from his current role as CEO of JRCM to senior advisor to the company. RCP’s Board says that it welcomes the continuation of this relationship and is grateful to Francesco for his long service to the company and the notable successes during his tenure as CEO.
Comments from James Leigh-Pemberton, chairman of RIT Capital Partners
“We are delighted to appoint Maggie to the role of CEO of JRCM. The track record of the team she has led at OTPP has been outstanding. She knows RIT and JRCM well, and we look forward to working with her to deliver the exceptional long term returns to our shareholders which have been the hallmark of RIT over the years.”
Comments from Maggie Fanari, incoming CEO of JRCM
“I am delighted to be joining JRCM and look forward to leading an exceptional team to deliver significant value for shareholders. Having been a director on the board over the past four years, I believe there is tremendous potential to further scale and grow the firm by building on its strong foundation of active management. The firm’s strategy of investing across asset classes and geographies, with a unique network of tier one partners, and world-class brand sets the firm apart from its peers to deliver enhanced returns through a globally diversified portfolio over the long term.”