Thesis Asset Management has hired a new duo for its private client team including a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities.

Robert Clough Chartered FCSI, also a CFA charter holder, joins the Chichester office as an investment manager.

Mr Clough, who has 14 years of multi-asset experience, has worked at several investment companies, including HSBC Investment Management and Asset Value Investors, the managers of the British Empire Investment Trust. He joins from Canaccord Genuity, where he was responsible for managing private client portfolios.

Harry Henshaw joins as an investment assistant to help with existing client and adviser relationships, as well as working on projects to improve growth and efficiency. These newly created roles take the headcount of the investment firm to 114.

Mr Clough said: “I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting time for the company as it expands. I’m looking forward to working with the highly respected research and investment teams, as well as building new relationships to keep growing the business in the months and years ahead.”

James Nield, office director and investment manager, said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Robert’s expertise and experience to Thesis in Chichester.

“These new roles highlight our intent on growing this office and the wider business. We are always looking for ways to enhance the relationship we have with fellow professionals and clients, as well as nurture new ones, and I am sure Robert and Harry will prove to be great assets in helping with this.”