James Britland

James Britland is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in clean technology and global equity markets. He served as a Clean Technology Equity Analyst and Vice President at Allianz Global Investors from March 2008 to June 2017, a position he held for over 9 years.2

Professional Background

Britland is known for his expertise in global equity mid-cap analysis and portfolio management, with a particular focus on quality growth and thematic environmental investments. His career highlights include:

• Co-managing a large global product focused on disruptive environmental themes
• Fundamental stock-picking, including both long and short positions
• Developing a strong skill set in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing

Education and Early Career

James Britland studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a BBusSci degree with a focus on Finance, Economics, and Development Economics. Before joining Allianz Global Investors, he gained experience in European mid-cap equity research at Goldman Sachs.

Investment Philosophy and Expertise

Britland is recognized for his:

• Long-term record of outperformance in equity investments
• Multi-sector exposure, including clean technology, industrials, consumer, and emerging markets
• Thematic environmental expertise, particularly in the clean technology sector

Industry Recognition

His insights on renewable energy investments have been sought after by industry publications. In 2010, Britland was quoted in Bloomberg, stating, "In the long-term, the Chinese will probably be the winners," regarding the solar panel industry.1

Career Progression

Britland's career path shows a consistent focus on sustainable and clean technology investments:

1. European mid-cap equity research at Goldman Sachs
2. Clean Technology Equity Analyst and Vice President at Allianz Global Investors (2008-2017)
3. Continued work as a global equity mid-cap analyst and portfolio manager

James Britland's LinkedIn profile (username: james-britland-b63a3140) reflects his current position as a global equity mid-cap analyst and portfolio manager, emphasizing his long-term record of outperformance and focus on quality growth with thematic environmental expertise.23