James Hambro & Partners signs Rothschild UK equity head

James Hambro & Partners has hired Rothschild Private Banking & Trust UK equity head John Langrish.

Langrish, who also managed private client portfolios and was deputy head of portfolio management in his eight years at Rothschild, will manage discretionary portfolios for the wealth boutique when he joins in January 2011.

Prior to Rothschild, Langrish spent three years at JP Morgan Fleming Private Asset Management, where he managed private client and charity portfolios before going on to became head of UK equities at the division.

Commenting on the hire, James Hambro & Partners chairman Jamie Hambro (pictured) said: 'John brings significant experience to the investment process.

'His appointment comes at an exciting time in the development of James Hambro & Partners, which, although only launched in February this year, has made pleasing progress. We currently manage portfolios with a total value of £330 million, placing traditional client servicing and investment performance at the core of our philosophy.'