Edmund Harriss
Edmund Harriss
"I believe that change equals progress and is a force for good. But it can be fast, surprising and can sometimes appear capricious. Understanding the forces of change allows us to anticipate and prepare for the future"
Having managed the Asia Funds for over 14 years both from London and from Hong Kong, Edmund Harriss is dedicated to understanding the agents of change. It's about making ourselves ready for the new world that is unfolding in front of our eyes. For Edmund there is nothing quite like studying companies and making the right investment call. He welcomes the sense of responsibility to all the people invested in his funds. He embraces that trust that has been placed in him, relishes the challenge, and enjoys nothing more than to deliver on those hopes.
In the process of translating grand transformational themes into a stock portfolio, Edmund seeks to understand businesses and to forecast a range of outcomes before making a final investment decision.
Trend not to be overlooked: Demographic change. The populations of the developed world are getting older while the developing economies are now the source of new workers. This trend presages a major shift in the balance of economic power in the world.
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As a board member of both Guinness Atkinson and Guinness Asset Management, Edmund Harriss has been a key member of the team since he joined in April 2003.
From July 1993 to April 2003, Edmund was employed by Guinness Flight (which ultimately merged with Investec in 1998). After joining the Far East Investment Desk in 1994, he served as a member of the investment team managing the China & Hong Kong Fund (now the Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund). He moved to Hong Kong and became the Fund’s lead manager in 1998.
In addition, Edmund has served as lead manager of the Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund since 2003 and the lead manager of the Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Fund since its March 31, 2006 inception.
Edmund graduated from Christ Church, University of Oxford, with a Master’s degree in Management Studies and has a Bachelors degree in History from the University of York. He is also an Associate of the Society of Investment Professionals.
