Nanuk strengthens team to meet growing demand

Marco Lo Blanco

Nanuk Asset Management (Nanuk), a specialist global equity manager, has appointed Marco Lo Blanco as Portfolio Manager and Mark Jordan as Senior Business Development Manager to support the firm’s continued growth and the increasing demand from financial advisers, not for profits and family offices for investment strategies aligned with the accelerating transformation of the global economy.

As industries respond to the increasing tension between economic growth and resource constraints, investors are seeking exposure to companies driving this transition. Nanuk’s investment approach focuses on generating strong investment returns from companies benefiting from the global trends towards greater digitalisation, electrification, efficiency, decarbonisation and sustainability, helping advisers position their clients’ portfolios for the structural shifts reshaping global markets.

Marco Lo Blanco brings 12 years of experience in global equities, having worked across Asian, European, and US markets. Previously, he was a portfolio manager and research analyst at London-based boutique asset manager Seilern Investment Management, where he co-managed the Seilern World Growth Fund, which peaked at USD 3 billion in assets under management (AUM). His expertise in global equities will help strengthen Nanuk’s investment capability.

Mark Jordan joins Nanuk with over 25 years of experience in financial services distribution, most recently as Head of Distribution at Prime Value Asset Management. He has held senior roles at Magellan Asset Management, Fidelity International, and Perpetual, where he played a key role in deepening relationships with financial advisers and investment consultants . Mark joins Melbourne based Senior Business Development Manager Matthew Kent and Business Development Manager Rory Irvine, and his appointment reinforces Nanuk’s focus on engaging with the adviser and investment research community.

These appointments further strengthen Nanuk’s experienced investment and distribution team, led by Chief Investment Officer Tom King and Head of Distribution Dan Powell.

Tom King, Chief Investment Officer at Nanuk, commented: “The global economy is undergoing significant and ongoing transformation as industries adapt to resource constraints, sustainability challenges, and technological change. Investors are increasingly recognising that capitalising on these shifts requires a forward-looking approach, and we are committed to helping advisers position their clients in line with these developments.”

He added: “We are seeing strong demand from advisers and family offices who want investment solutions that align with these global shifts—whether it’s artificial intelligence, electrification, or advances in resource efficiency. Our focus remains on delivering good investment outcomes through a pragmatic, research-driven fundamental approach.”

Recognising this demand, Nanuk launched the Nanuk New World Fund’s hedged unit class as an active ETF in October 2024, providing listed access to its currency-hedged strategy.