George Cooke

George graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2005 with an undergraduate degree in Management Studies. He spent a further year of study there at the end of which he was awarded a Masters (with Distinction) in Corporate Strategy & Governance. Immediately following this, he joined the graduate scheme at Aon Benfield (formerly Aon Re). Having completed this scheme, George settled as an Analyst within the ReSolutions department where he specialised in assisting with the capital and runoff issues of insurance and reinsurance companies. During his time at the company, George received a Diploma in Insurance. He is also a CFA Charterholder. After three and a half years with Aon Benfield, George joined Montanaro in July 2010. He is the Fund Manager of the European Income Fund, the European Smaller Companies Fund, the European Smaller Companies Trust and the Global Select Fund. Additionally, he has Analyst responsibilities for the Healthcare and Insurance sectors. His qualifications are BA (Hons) in Management Studies, University of Nottingham (2005); MA (with Distinction) in Corporate Strategy & Governance, University of Nottingham (2006); Exams passed for Diploma in Insurance; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).