Sam Thompson

Managing Director, Head of Business Strategy, Solutions, Man Group

Sam Thompson is a Managing Director and Head of Business Strategy for Solutions. He is responsible for developing new business areas and growth opportunities within Solutions alongside the management team.

Prior to this, Sam was Head of Business Management and Head of Man’s Managed Account Platform. Sam has also held a number of senior roles within the managed account team primarily focused on developing client relationships in North America and on-boarding new managers to the Man FRM platform. Before joining Man in 2008, Sam worked for Standard Chartered in their wholesale banking division focusing on FX and commodity options. Prior to this, he worked for American Express Private Bank as a middle office analyst for the Financial Institutions Group.

Sam holds a First Class BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Sheffield. He is also a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).