Our Team
Andrew is the Founder of Holland Advisors and Portfolio Manager of the VT Holland Advisors Equity Fund.
Andrew seeks out the drivers of superior long-term compound growth for equity investors. These being ownership of businesses with strong Sustainable Competitive Advantages, that are often run by brilliant, visionary owner managers. He then looks to buy such business when they are mispriced by markets, usually during a period of uncertainty.
Andrew set up Holland Advisors in 2008 after a 20-year career in stockbroking and fund management. He founded and has managed the VT Holland Advisors Equity fund since its inception in 2011. He didn’t attend university, instead joining the investment industry when he was 18. He lives and works in Farnham, Surrey, UK and as a sizable investor in his own fund, eats his own cooking. He loves what he does.
Matt has joined as a Consultant acting as a strategic advisor and supporting our business development activities. He has 40 years’ experience in the Asset Management business, most recently spending 19 years at AXA Investment Managers, where he was a member of the Executive Management Board for 5 years. At AXA IM he worked in the equity team, then known as Framlington, where he led product development and business development before managing the investment team. For his last three years at AXA IM he managed the Global Client Group with teams in 15 locations responsible for the distribution of equity, fixed income and multi asset products and services.
Previously he managed a boutique hedge fund business and prior to that was a member of equity research team at Henderson in London, where he worked with Andrew.
He brings us a wealth of industry experience, both from the client perspective and from his roles in investment and product.
Stephen provides support and advice to Holland Advisors on critical matters around both operations and investment management. His rare mix of skills (being an experienced investment manager and an experienced CFO/COO) added to his long-term relationship with Holland make him a valuable part of the team. He provides oversight and support of all operations, liaising closely with Claire, Valu-Trac and external investors that have any operational queries. Crucially he also provides support for both operations/compliance and fund management in the event of serious illness or any other urgent need.
We hugely value Stephen’s counsel and support. We take great comfort from the depth and range of the skills he provides to Holland, both to improve our day-to-day operations, and if called upon for key-man support.
Martin has over 30 years experience in fund sales, predominantly to the wholesale discretionary market. Before recently becoming an independent third-party marketeer, Martin worked at Liontrust where he spent 8 years during which AUM increased from circa £4bn to over £35bn. Martin began his fund sales career at Baring Asset Management, and in 2003 joined Thames River Capital (later acquired by F&C in 2010) where he worked until 2015. Martin is passionate about promoting high quality fund managers and believes that this is achieved through closely partnering with specialist teams within an asset class.
Outside of work Martin is a keen golfer, and enjoys watching cricket, rugby and F1.
Claire joined Holland in 2011. She provides general business support in the office and is involved in all aspects of the daily running of the business. Claire has an honours degree in Political Studies. Her previous positions were diverse including positions at Allianz Plc, where she was responsible for IT system security and Surrey and Berkshire Newspapers where she was Digital Media Manager.
When she isn’t at work, Claire is busy travelling, playing Pickleball badly and singing gospel.
Isaac works for Holland as a Business Analyst. Graduating from the University of Exeter with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he began his career as an Investment Analyst at a Family Office, gaining hands-on experience across a range of asset classes. Isaac then worked as an M&A Analyst, gaining experience on the sell side while also advising founders through various stages of fundraising.
Alongside his professional experience, Isaac has demonstrated an entrepreneurial streak, having founded and run an events management and catering business from the age of 15. Outside of work, Isaac is a keen runner and a passionate sports fan.
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