Woodford IM hires six to add to manager support

Three investment analysts have been hired to work closely with fund managers Paul Lamacraft, Saku Saha and Stephen Lamacraft.  Richard Lockington joins from global valuations advisers Duff & Phelps, Harry Raikes moves from corporate financial adviser Envestors, while Lucinda Crabtree has previously worked at Panmure Gordon and Goldman Sachs. Crabtree, who has a PhD in pharmacology, is a specialist in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, which are a key focus for Woodford. The firm has also hired three people for its operation team. Mohammad Sohail joins from Ruffer and wil...