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Nick Linnane
Portfolio Manager and Founder at Sefton Place Advisors
Nick Linnane is a highly experienced investment professional and the Portfolio Manager and Founder of Sefton Place Advisors, a position he has held since July 2018.1 With a career spanning over two decades in the financial industry, Linnane has established himself as an expert in portfolio management, particularly in long/short equity and stressed/distressed credit investments.
Career Highlights
Linnane founded Sefton Place Advisors in June 2018, where he manages the Sefton Place Fund. This fund focuses on investing in industries that have undergone significant disruption, seeking opportunities in both equity and credit markets.12
Prior to establishing his own firm, Linnane held several notable positions:
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Portfolio Manager at Unigestion (February 2016 - June 2018): He managed the Unigestion Global Opportunities Fund (UGO), which had a similar investment strategy to his current fund.1
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Senior Portfolio Manager at Cube Capital (February 2007 - February 2016): Linnane was responsible for the Cube Global Opportunities Fund (CGO) and co-managed the Cube Asia Real Estate Securities Fund (CARE).1
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Vice President at Citigroup Alternative Investments (March 2003 - December 2006): He worked in New York City and Tokyo.1
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Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (1995 - 2003): Linnane worked across various locations including Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, and New York City.1
Education and Skills
Linnane's educational background is equally impressive:
- MBA from INSEAD, where he graduated on the Dean's List (2000).1
- LLB (Honours, first class) and BCom in Law from the University of Melbourne (1990 - 1994).1
He is fluent in English (native proficiency) and has professional working proficiency in Japanese.1
Recognition
In 2022, Nick Linnane and the Sefton Place Advisors team won the Best Event Driven Fund award at the Hedgeweek European Awards, highlighting their expertise and success in the investment industry.3
Nick Linnane's extensive experience across various financial institutions, coupled with his strong educational background, has positioned him as a respected figure in the alternative investment management sector.
