John Ascott

Investment Manager 

John has been our Investment Manager since 2026.

John Ascott has been our Investment Manager since 2026, having previously consulted with the investment team. He is a mathematician by training, holding a first-class degree in Mathematics and Spanish from the University of Bristol. Prior to joining PHF, John worked at investment manager GMO before spending two years cycling solo across India and China. John is a CFA charterholder and a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).