Richard is responsible for representing the firm’s investment capabilities and views across all asset classes to clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining American Century Investments in 2018, he was a Director and Client Portfolio Manager covering global, U.S. and Japan equities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. He previously served as a senior fixed income specialist at Columbia Threadneedle. Prior to that, Richard was a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for ING Investment Management. He also served as a U.S. Equity Portfolio Manager at Singer & Friedlander. He has worked in the investment industry since 2001. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Finance, both from the University of London.