General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> March 13, 2014

Finding Visible Profitable Growth in Global Equities

Devlaminck, Lode
Lode Devlaminck, Global Equities Chief Investment Officer and Founding Principal at Hermes Global Equities Advisors, joined the firm in 2009. His primary responsibility is to provide lead decision-making for the team in terms of stock selection, style characteristics and portfolio construction. Mr. Devlaminck joined from Fortis Investments, where he served as the Global Equity CIO and helped build up their global equities capabilities. He began his career in 1989 with Generale Bank as an Analyst and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Devlaminck brings over 20 years of experience as a Portfolio Manager, Analyst and Research Director. Mr. Devlaminck has a master’s in applied economics from the University of Antwerp. Profile
TWST: Can you provide us with an overview of the investment philosophy and strategy for Hermes Global Equity Select Fund?

Mr. Devlaminck: We started the portfolio at the end of 2009,