Global independent investment management firm Brown Advisory announced the appointment of Nick Kirrage as Partner and Portfolio Manager, based in the firm’s London office. Kirrage will lead two newly launched equity strategies: Global Value and International Value, marking an expansion of Brown Advisory’s global equity platform.
Kirrage brings more than two decades of investment experience to his new role, having most recently served as Head of Global Value at Schroders, where he built a reputation as a leading voice in value investing. His arrival underscores Brown Advisory’s strategic commitment to strengthening its expertise in global and international equity management amid growing client demand for focused, high-conviction value strategies.
Brown Advisory Co-CEO and Partner Logie Fitzwilliams said that Kirrage’s appointment comes at a time when the firm is expanding its capabilities to meet an increasing appetite among clients for disciplined value-oriented approaches. Fitzwilliams emphasized that Kirrage’s leadership and long-term perspective align perfectly with Brown Advisory’s culture of independent thinking and client-driven performance.
Kirrage expressed enthusiasm about joining a firm that mirrors his long-term philosophy and collaborative investment approach. He highlighted Brown Advisory’s private, independent, and colleague-owned structure as a critical factor that fosters intellectual integrity and attracts top talent in the industry. He also shared plans to assemble a new investment team in London focused on the Global and International Value strategies, dedicated to building a research-driven, learning-oriented culture.
The move expands on Brown Advisory’s proven track record of organically developing investment teams. The firm has successfully built and scaled other flagship strategies, such as the Global Leaders Strategy, led by Mick Dillon and Bertie Thomson, who joined the firm a decade ago.
With this latest expansion, Brown Advisory continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and growth in global equities, providing clients with new opportunities to access value-driven investment solutions across international markets.
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“We are very excited to welcome Nick to Brown Advisory. He joins at a time when we are seeing increasing appetite from our clients for concentrated global and international value strategies, and we believe that he is the best person to lead these two new strategies for the firm.”
Logie Fitzwilliams, Co-CEO and Partner, Brown Advisory
“As a private, independent, colleague-owned firm, Brown Advisory has a culture that shares the long-term mindset crucial to value investing and attracting the best talent. The opportunities across global and international value are considerable. I look forward to building this business which starts with hiring a highly talented investment team rooted in intellectual integrity and continuous learning.”
Nick Kirrage, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Brown Advisory
