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.

Justin Armet

Investment director

Justin Armet

Investment director

Edinburgh

Justin is an investment director and has a broad range of investment mandates including those for private clients, SIPPs, trusts, and local charities. Justin is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and holds the Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) which is a CISI Level 6 qualification.

Justin started his career in investment management in 1988 with Bank of Scotland, initially as a trainee investment manager. During his time with Bank of Scotland he was also responsible for developing and marketing the service. He joined Rathbones' Edinburgh office in 2010 following the acquisition of the Bank of Scotland business from Lloyds. 

Justin is an investment director and has a broad range of investment mandates including those for private clients, SIPPs, trusts, and local charities. Justin is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and holds the Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) which is a CISI Level 6 qualification.

Justin started his career in investment management in 1988 with Bank of Scotland, initially as a trainee investment manager. During his time with Bank of Scotland he was also responsible for developing and marketing the service. He joined Rathbones' Edinburgh office in 2010 following the acquisition of the Bank of Scotland business from Lloyds. 

Justine Peck

Investment director and Regional coordinator for IFA relationships - South and South East

Justine Peck

Investment director and Regional coordinator for IFA relationships - South and South East

Winchester

Justine has a vast experience investing private client portfolios having been with Rathbones for more than 30 years. She is a respected member of our firm and sits on our Investment Executive Committee as well as the IFA Investment Committee.  She acts as regional co-ordinator for IFA relationships across the South, recognising the importance of a holistic approach to clients’ finances. 

Justine is active in the local area and as deputy head of Rathbones’ Winchester office she heads up our annual carol concert in the historic setting of Winchester Cathedral among other events. Many of Justine’s clients have invested with her for several generations and she sees her role as more than just managing investments. She is passionate about getting to know families and helping them grow over the years to meet both their investment goals and life ambitions.

Justine has a vast experience investing private client portfolios having been with Rathbones for more than 30 years. She is a respected member of our firm and sits on our Investment Executive Committee as well as the IFA Investment Committee.  She acts as regional co-ordinator for IFA relationships across the South, recognising the importance of a holistic approach to clients’ finances. 

Justine is active in the local area and as deputy head of Rathbones’ Winchester office she heads up our annual carol concert in the historic setting of Winchester Cathedral among other events. Many of Justine’s clients have invested with her for several generations and she sees her role as more than just managing investments. She is passionate about getting to know families and helping them grow over the years to meet both their investment goals and life ambitions.

Kai Johns

Senior Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Researcher

Kai Johns

Senior Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Researcher

Bristol

Kai conducts analysis of investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria for both new ideas and companies in Greenbank’s investment universe. Kai’s focus is on climate impact and risk assessment across the investment portfolios Greenbank manages and his areas of interest include climate solutions, net zero and smart cities. Kai joined the ethical, sustainable and impact research team in March 2019 after graduating from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Law and he is a CFA Charterholder.

Kai conducts analysis of investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria for both new ideas and companies in Greenbank’s investment universe. Kai’s focus is on climate impact and risk assessment across the investment portfolios Greenbank manages and his areas of interest include climate solutions, net zero and smart cities. Kai joined the ethical, sustainable and impact research team in March 2019 after graduating from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Law and he is a CFA Charterholder.

Kate Elliot

Head of Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Research

Kate Elliot

Head of Ethical, Sustainable and Impact Research

Bristol

Kate is head of Greenbank’s ethical, sustainable and impact research team. She oversees the development and implementation of the team’s sustainability assessment framework, analysing investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria. She also monitors emerging sustainability themes, sets priorities for Greenbank’s stewardship and engagement activities and has developed the team’s systems for the measurement and reporting of portfolio sustainability and impact performance. She joined Rathbones in 2007 after graduating from the University of Bristol with a masters in Philosophy and Mathematics.

Kate is head of Greenbank’s ethical, sustainable and impact research team. She oversees the development and implementation of the team’s sustainability assessment framework, analysing investments against a range of environmental, social and governance criteria. She also monitors emerging sustainability themes, sets priorities for Greenbank’s stewardship and engagement activities and has developed the team’s systems for the measurement and reporting of portfolio sustainability and impact performance. She joined Rathbones in 2007 after graduating from the University of Bristol with a masters in Philosophy and Mathematics.

Kate Palmer

Investment manager

Kate Palmer

Investment manager

Winchester

Kate joined Rathbones as an Investment Manager in 2016 and is based in our Winchester office. She concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset portfolios. Within Rathbones, Kate sits on various committees including our Vulnerable Client Panel as well as specialist teams focussed on supporting Entrepreneurs and Divorcee clients.
Kate’s career started at Bordier UK in London in 2005 where she trained and became an Investment Manager. She also sat on the Investment Committee at Bordier and was Head of Structured Products. 
Prior to Bordier, she graduated from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Economics specialising in Accounting and Finance. Before achieving the Masters in Wealth Management. She was named in the Top 30 under 30 in 2013 and more recently in 2022 was the Citywealth Investment Manager of the Year, Gold.

Kate joined Rathbones as an Investment Manager in 2016 and is based in our Winchester office. She concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset portfolios. Within Rathbones, Kate sits on various committees including our Vulnerable Client Panel as well as specialist teams focussed on supporting Entrepreneurs and Divorcee clients.
Kate’s career started at Bordier UK in London in 2005 where she trained and became an Investment Manager. She also sat on the Investment Committee at Bordier and was Head of Structured Products. 
Prior to Bordier, she graduated from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Economics specialising in Accounting and Finance. Before achieving the Masters in Wealth Management. She was named in the Top 30 under 30 in 2013 and more recently in 2022 was the Citywealth Investment Manager of the Year, Gold.

Kazuki Shaw

ESG & Stewardship Analyst

Kazuki Shaw

ESG & Stewardship Analyst

London

Kazuki joined Rathbones as a Junior ESG Analyst in January 2021. Prior to joining Rathbones, Kazuki had roles on an equity trading desk at Credit Suisse in Tokyo, and on a fixed-income futures trading desk at HSBC in London. Kazuki has a BA in Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford, and passed the CFA Level 1 exam in July 2021.

Kazuki joined Rathbones as a Junior ESG Analyst in January 2021. Prior to joining Rathbones, Kazuki had roles on an equity trading desk at Credit Suisse in Tokyo, and on a fixed-income futures trading desk at HSBC in London. Kazuki has a BA in Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford, and passed the CFA Level 1 exam in July 2021.

Keith Mackenzie

Investment director

Keith Mackenzie

Investment director

Edinburgh

Keith is an investment director, responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities.

He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. Prior to joining Rathbones in May 2012, Keith spent four years working as an investment manager for Williams De Broe in Edinburgh having previously worked for Gerrards and Barclays Wealth.

Keith is an investment director, responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities.

He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. Prior to joining Rathbones in May 2012, Keith spent four years working as an investment manager for Williams De Broe in Edinburgh having previously worked for Gerrards and Barclays Wealth.

Kerry Roberts

Director

Kerry Roberts

Director

Liverpool

Kerry is a dedicated and focussed Trust and Charity advisor who joined the business in 1997 and proudly progressed to the position of director in 2023.

Before being appointed director, Kerry successfully navigated changes in practice and legislation, studying professional qualifications while continually increasing her understanding of governance and compliance within Trust Company, the wider Group and industry.  Kerry managed a team of professionals from 2009 with a collaborative focus, successfully providing trust administration, tax advice and compliance services and meeting with the accounting requirements for all Trust types.  

Kerry welcomes discussion to understand the particular needs of each client and strives to fulfil objectives effectively but compassionately to support each individual or family as their circumstances evolve.  Kerry also welcomes the opportunity to work with other professionals in order to do so, where necessary.

Since joining Rathbones Trust, Kerry has achieved membership status of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, all to support her in providing a highly valuable Trustee role.  Kerry has a particularly passion for philanthropy and feels strongly about the important roles professionals play in the success of the charity sector.  In support of this, Kerry is currently Vice Chair of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, a role and challenge Kerry particularly finds fulfilling. 

Kerry is a dedicated and focussed Trust and Charity advisor who joined the business in 1997 and proudly progressed to the position of director in 2023.

Before being appointed director, Kerry successfully navigated changes in practice and legislation, studying professional qualifications while continually increasing her understanding of governance and compliance within Trust Company, the wider Group and industry.  Kerry managed a team of professionals from 2009 with a collaborative focus, successfully providing trust administration, tax advice and compliance services and meeting with the accounting requirements for all Trust types.  

Kerry welcomes discussion to understand the particular needs of each client and strives to fulfil objectives effectively but compassionately to support each individual or family as their circumstances evolve.  Kerry also welcomes the opportunity to work with other professionals in order to do so, where necessary.

Since joining Rathbones Trust, Kerry has achieved membership status of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, all to support her in providing a highly valuable Trustee role.  Kerry has a particularly passion for philanthropy and feels strongly about the important roles professionals play in the success of the charity sector.  In support of this, Kerry is currently Vice Chair of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, a role and challenge Kerry particularly finds fulfilling. 

Kieran Smith

Client service executive

Kieran Smith

Client service executive

London

Kieran joined Rathbones in March 2017 in our Middle Office team having previously worked for Equiniti Financial Services as a senior transfers administrator.

He started his administrative career in 1994 and has worked in various administration roles throughout his career.

Kieran lives in Kent with his partner and two young sons. In his spare time he plays in a local pool league and is a keen follower of football.

Kieran joined Rathbones in March 2017 in our Middle Office team having previously worked for Equiniti Financial Services as a senior transfers administrator.

He started his administrative career in 1994 and has worked in various administration roles throughout his career.

Kieran lives in Kent with his partner and two young sons. In his spare time he plays in a local pool league and is a keen follower of football.