About us

Our People

We believe that our employees serve as the cornerstone on which we build successful outcomes for our clients and other stakeholders. We strive to be a values-led organisation that attracts, nurtures and retains top talent.
As an investment manager, we are responsible for managing the financial assets of individuals, pension and sovereign wealth funds and corporations around the world. In this important role, it is imperative that our people reflect Columbia Threadneedle’s values of Client Focus, Excellence, Integrity and Respect.
One of our strategic goals is to increase inclusivity and diversity throughout our workforce. By creating an inclusive environment that values ideas and perspectives from a number of backgrounds, we leverage the varied skills and insights of our people to identify and develop the best ideas solutions and opportunities for our clients.

Our leadership team

Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ EMEA senior leadership team comprises a broad group of leaders from across all parts of our business. Their remit is both our regional strategic and commercial imperatives, centred on our clients, markets and employees, whilst maintaining a strong risk and control environment. This leadership group is more than 15 people and includes those below who represent our client, investment and most senior leadership.
Richard Watts
Chief Investment Officer, EMEA
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Richard Watts
Richard Watts
Chief Investment Officer, EMEA

Richard Watts oversees Columbia Threadneedle’s investment function in EMEA, working as part of our global investment team and building on our strong established approach and capabilities. He has worked in financial services since 1997 and has a range of investment experience including within fixed income and solutions.

Richard is also Global Head of Solutions for Columbia Threadneedle with responsibility for our LDI, fiduciary and other solutions capabilities.

David Logan
Global Chief Operating Officer
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David Logan
David Logan
Global Chief Operating Officer

David Logan is responsible for ensuring operational teams and processes consistently deliver within the context of our business, risk management and client service objectives. He joined a predecessor firm in 2006 and has held roles within finance, distribution and operations. Prior to this David worked as an accountant for 17 years.

Nick Ring
Chief Executive Officer, EMEA
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Nick Ring
Nick Ring
Chief Executive Officer, EMEA

Nick Ring leads the asset management business in EMEA, with oversight of all activities in the region. He is also a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Nick has over 30 years’ experience in the investment industry across a variety of distribution, product, strategy and general management positions. Nick Ring is also an Investment Association Board Member.

Michaela Collet Jackson
Head of Distribution, EMEA
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Michaela Collet Jackson
Michaela Collet Jackson
Head of Distribution, EMEA

Michaela Collet Jackson is responsible for our client business as well as driving our commercial growth across all products and client segments in EMEA. She joined the company in 2021 and is also jointly responsible for marketing across the region. Michaela has nearly 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry, having held a variety of client and sales roles.