Artemis fund manager Adrian Frost talks with Richard Romer-Lee about his career, hemlock and the never-ending crossword of investment
How did you get into fund management? Totally by chance. Both my parents were teachers and I had no business experience - some might say I still don't. I had a couple of interviews with blue-chip companies but to no avail. So I took a job with Hedderwick Sterling & Grumbar, a medium-sized stockbroker. The senior partner was James Hunt's father. They merged with Quilter Goodison, but I went to Kitcat & Aitken. That didn't work out as my boss was fired. I then joined Andrew Weir & Co, a private shipping company, and again my boss lost his job. Luckily he helped me get a job at Morgan Gre...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
Signup and gain exclusive members-only insights
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
