Ninety One Appoints Justin Jewell to Strengthen Developed Markets Specialist Credit Team

Ninety One, a global investment manager with £130.2 billion in AUM (as of 31 December 2024), has announced the appointment of Justin Jewell as Portfolio Manager within its Developed Markets Specialist Credit team. Jewell will co-manage the Multi-Asset Credit (MAC) and Global Total Return Credit (GTRC) strategies alongside Darpan Harar and will focus on expanding the firm’s Developed Market Specialist Credit platform. He will be based in London.

About Justin Jewell

Justin Jewell brings a wealth of experience in high-yield and leveraged finance. Key highlights of his career include:

• Previous Role: Managing Director and Head of European High Yield at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, where he co-led a team managing $18 billion across high-yield, leveraged loans, CLOs, and multi-asset credit.
• Portfolio Management Experience: Transitioned to portfolio management in 2012, later becoming Co-Head of Global Leveraged Finance and partner at RBC BlueBay.
• Early Career: Began at UBS in 2002, where he progressed to Director of High-Yield Trading.
• Education: Holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Leadership Perspective

Mimi Ferrini, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Ninety One, highlighted the importance of Jewell’s appointment:

Justin brings extensive experience, leadership, expertise, and an outstanding track record. He will play a crucial role in the development and expansion of our Developed Markets Specialist Credit platform while delivering long-term value to our clients.

Our credit offering stands out due to its global and unconstrained universe combined with a dynamic investment approach. We are committed to helping investors harness the full diversification benefits and defensive properties of global credit markets.

Mimi Ferrini, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Ninety One.

Strategic Focus

With Jewell’s addition, Ninety One aims to strengthen its global credit platform, enhancing its capabilities to deliver robust, long-term solutions for its clients. Jewell’s expertise in high-yield credit and multi-asset strategies aligns with Ninety One’s vision of offering diversified, defensive, and dynamic global credit investments.