Jon Dawson

Jon is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a degree in Management from the University of Cambridge and boasts over a decade of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Head of Asset Management Distribution at Fortem Capital, where he is responsible for the distribution of the company's range of UCITS funds and bespoke investment solutions. Prior to joining Fortem Capital, Jon was an Institutional Investment Director at Putnam Investments, where he was responsible for the distribution of the company's UCITS funds and segregated account offerings in the EMEA region. Before that, he worked as a Business Development Director at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, where he had similar responsibilities. Jon's career in financial services started as a Summer Intern at Aberdeen Asset Management, where he worked in Business Development for UK Financial Institutions. He then went on to become a Business Development Manager, before being promoted to the role of Senior Institutional Business Development Manager for UK & Ireland. In addition to his financial services background, Jon is a former professional rugby player, having played for Saracens, Harlequins, and Wasps over an eight-year period. With his unique combination of financial services expertise and professional sports experience, Jon brings a unique perspective and drive to his role at Fortem Capital. He is a dedicated and strategic sales professional who excels in relationship building, sales management, and strategic planning.