Our People

Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.

Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.

Chris Handley

IT Strategy and Change Director

Chris Handley

IT Strategy and Change Director

Liverpool

Chris is an Enterprise Architect, Strategist and Technical Evangelist who has been with Rathbones since February 2017. He has 21 years’ experience in Information Technology, with 10 of those in financial services having previously worked for Callcredit, now TransUnion UK. Chris has broad industry experience and qualifications, whilst also being a member of the BCS having been awarded Chartered IT Professional status in 2009.

Chris enjoys golf and scuba diving using both as good excuses to travel the world.

Chris is an Enterprise Architect, Strategist and Technical Evangelist who has been with Rathbones since February 2017. He has 21 years’ experience in Information Technology, with 10 of those in financial services having previously worked for Callcredit, now TransUnion UK. Chris has broad industry experience and qualifications, whilst also being a member of the BCS having been awarded Chartered IT Professional status in 2009.

Chris enjoys golf and scuba diving using both as good excuses to travel the world.

Chris Wanless

Business Development Director

Chris Wanless

Business Development Director

Chris joined Rathbones in 2014 from Jupiter Asset Management where he worked with Financial Intermediaries across the UK and Europe for over a decade. Chris joined Rathbones as part of the transaction involving the Jupiter Private Clients and Charities team and was an integral part of launching the Rathbones International business in 2014. Chris is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally.

Chris joined Rathbones in 2014 from Jupiter Asset Management where he worked with Financial Intermediaries across the UK and Europe for over a decade. Chris joined Rathbones as part of the transaction involving the Jupiter Private Clients and Charities team and was an integral part of launching the Rathbones International business in 2014. Chris is responsible for identifying and developing business relationships with Financial Intermediaries Internationally.

Christie Goncalves

Assistant portfolio manager

Christie Goncalves

Assistant portfolio manager

London

Christie is assistant fund manager in the fixed income team.

Christie joined Rathbones in January 2024, arriving with 15 years of experience in fixed income markets, most recently at Vanguard where she spent eight years as an assistant portfolio manager on global corporate Environment Social and Governance (ESG) funds and ETFs, and as a senior trader focused on European and UK government and corporate bonds. Prior to this she was an emerging markets trader and portfolio manager for Stanlib in South Africa.

She has an honours degree in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria (cum laude), is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Financial Risk Manager qualification.

Christie is assistant fund manager in the fixed income team.

Christie joined Rathbones in January 2024, arriving with 15 years of experience in fixed income markets, most recently at Vanguard where she spent eight years as an assistant portfolio manager on global corporate Environment Social and Governance (ESG) funds and ETFs, and as a senior trader focused on European and UK government and corporate bonds. Prior to this she was an emerging markets trader and portfolio manager for Stanlib in South Africa.

She has an honours degree in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria (cum laude), is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Financial Risk Manager qualification.

Christophe Borysiewicz

Investment director

Christophe Borysiewicz

Investment director

London

Christophe has 18 years’ experience in providing and managing investment solutions for charities, not-for-profit organisations, and pension funds. He joined Greenbank in 2021 from Epworth Investment Management, where he was head of investment management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, having graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Jesus College Oxford. He has a master’s degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Leeds. He has experience as a charity trustee and is currently a trustee director of a charity defined benefit pension scheme.

Christophe has 18 years’ experience in providing and managing investment solutions for charities, not-for-profit organisations, and pension funds. He joined Greenbank in 2021 from Epworth Investment Management, where he was head of investment management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, having graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Jesus College Oxford. He has a master’s degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Leeds. He has experience as a charity trustee and is currently a trustee director of a charity defined benefit pension scheme.

Christopher Bartlett

Financial planning director

Christopher Bartlett

Financial planning director

Newcastle

Chris joined Rathbones from a national independent financial adviser and as well as being a Chartered Financial Planner is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. Chris has been advising individuals and businesses since 1998 on investment, pension and inheritance tax. His areas of specialism include the planning relating to drawing benefits from pension plans and the use of trusts as part of family financial planning. Chris ensures that all of his clients examine all areas of financial planning to help them and their families plan in an ever-increasing complex world.

Chris joined Rathbones from a national independent financial adviser and as well as being a Chartered Financial Planner is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. Chris has been advising individuals and businesses since 1998 on investment, pension and inheritance tax. His areas of specialism include the planning relating to drawing benefits from pension plans and the use of trusts as part of family financial planning. Chris ensures that all of his clients examine all areas of financial planning to help them and their families plan in an ever-increasing complex world.

Christopher Bullock

Investment director

Christopher Bullock

Investment director

Bristol

Christopher is an investment director at Greenbank, specialising in managing ethical portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and charities. He is a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and was the recipient of the Overall Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment Masters in Wealth Management Award for 2010.

Christopher has been with Rathbones since 2008 and was previously at Hargreaves Lansdown and is a graduate of Bristol University.

Christopher is an investment director at Greenbank, specialising in managing ethical portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and charities. He is a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and was the recipient of the Overall Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment Masters in Wealth Management Award for 2010.

Christopher has been with Rathbones since 2008 and was previously at Hargreaves Lansdown and is a graduate of Bristol University.

Christopher Buxton

Investment director

Christopher Buxton

Investment director

London

Christopher joined Rathbones in 2012. He manages discretionary investment portfolios for charities, trusts and private individuals as well as for family office arrangements. Christopher is a member of the Rathbones’ International Stock Selection Committee.  

Prior to joining Rathbones, Christopher worked at Taylor Young Investment Management Ltd where he was a senior investment manager and manager of the Growth & Income Fund. 

 

Christopher joined Rathbones in 2012. He manages discretionary investment portfolios for charities, trusts and private individuals as well as for family office arrangements. Christopher is a member of the Rathbones’ International Stock Selection Committee.  

Prior to joining Rathbones, Christopher worked at Taylor Young Investment Management Ltd where he was a senior investment manager and manager of the Growth & Income Fund. 

 

Christopher James

Investment director

Christopher James

Investment director

London

Christopher is an investment director graduating from Edinburgh University in 1987. He has worked in private client investment management for over 16 years, beginning his career with Foster and Braithwaite before moving to Flemings. Christopher joined Rathbones in 2001. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

Christopher is an investment director graduating from Edinburgh University in 1987. He has worked in private client investment management for over 16 years, beginning his career with Foster and Braithwaite before moving to Flemings. Christopher joined Rathbones in 2001. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

Christopher Johnstone

Investment manager

Christopher Johnstone

Investment manager

Glasgow

Christopher graduated from Durham University in 2012 with an honours degree in Mathematics. He joined Speirs & Jeffrey in February 2013 and completed his professional qualifications in February 2015.

Christopher is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and works closely with Michael Wilson. He manages a number of client portfolios ranging from individuals to trusts and charities. 

Christopher graduated from Durham University in 2012 with an honours degree in Mathematics. He joined Speirs & Jeffrey in February 2013 and completed his professional qualifications in February 2015.

Christopher is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and works closely with Michael Wilson. He manages a number of client portfolios ranging from individuals to trusts and charities.