Will is a Portfolio Manager on the UK Equity Income, UK Managers' Focus and UK Rising Dividends strategies at ClearBridge Investments. He joined the firm in 2018 and has 15 years of investment industry experience.
Will began his tenure with the UK Equity Team in 2018 at Franklin Templeton before the team transitioned to Martin Currie in 2022 and then became part of ClearBridge in 2025. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Investment Manager at Rathbone Brothers; an Investment Analyst at Attivo Group and a Trader at OSTC.
Will holds a B.Sc. in accounting and finance from Swansea University. He holds an Investment Management Certificate and is also a CFA® charterholder.
Experience
- 15 years of investment industry experience
- Joined the firm in 2018
- Martin Currie – Portfolio Manager
- Franklin Templeton – Portfolio Manager
- Rathbone Brothers – Assistant Investment Manager
- Attivo Group – Investment Analyst
- OSTC – Trader
- B.Sc. in accounting and finance from Swansea University
- Investment Management Certificate
- CFA® charterholder
Strategies
Center Heading Related Insights
Related Insights
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The King of the North? What Burnham Could Mean for UK Equities
With Keir Starmer out as Prime Minister, Ben Russon highlights what this could mean for UK equities.
- Date published
- 22 Jun 2026
- Tag
- UK Equities
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UK Equities: Why the UK market’s resurgence has further to run
Ben Russon, Co-Head, UK Equities of ClearBridge Investments says global leaders, strong income and low valuations mean the UK market’s recovery is far from over.
- Date published
- 30 Apr 2026
- Tag
- UK Equities
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UK Equities: Middle East conflict reflections
Global equity markets are facing heightened geopolitical risk and volatility as the Middle East conflict continues. Ben Russon, portfolio manager at ClearBridge Investments, believes that despite inflation challenges at home, UK equities stand out for their global revenue mix, defensive tilt and supportive dividends—well placed to navigate today’s uncertain backdrop.
- Date published
- 28 Apr 2026
- Tag
- UK Equities
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UK Equities: Global diversification hiding in plain sight
Though London-listed, UK equities are often global businesses earning most revenues overseas. Trading at a 30% discount to global indices, Jo Rands explains why we think it's time to reconsider the UK.
- Date published
- 23 Mar 2026
- Tag
- UK Equities