George Spentzos

George was born in Canada and became a British citizen in 2003. His financial career has involved senior management positions at alternative investment companies (Brevan Howard, Cheyne Capital) and investment banks (Societe Generale, Nomura).

He earned an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA in Finance (Beta Gamma Sigma honours) from the University of Denver. He was Chairman of the CFA Society of the UK and is a former member of the Board of Governors of CFA Institute. He is a Trustee at The Tapscott Learning Trust and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

In recognition of his contributions to the investment profession, he was made a Fellow of the Society of Investment Professionals (FSIP) by the CFA Society of the UK.

George has two daughters, Raine and Alexandra. His interests include reading, travelling, chess, ice hockey and baseball.