Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

City of London Investment Group (CLIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cooper Abbott as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director with immediate effect. This appointment follows a thorough search process undertaken by the Nomination Committee of the Board.

Cooper Abbott (CFA, CAIA) brings to CLIG more than two decades of senior investment management experience that has focused on delivering creative solutions and investment outcomes that meet client needs.  Working across a range of leadership roles, Cooper has established growth platforms for a diverse range of investment management businesses and client-types. His experience includes public and private markets, organic and acquisition-led growth, institutional and wealth channels, all with a focus on building scale and global reach in support of investors. 

Cooper served as President and Chairman at Carillon Tower Advisors which he founded and built into a $70+ billion global multi-boutique asset management company providing equity, fixed income and multi-asset class solutions to a range of institutional and retail investors. He also served as Chairman and CEO of Matthews International Capital Management.