OUR INVESTMENT TEAM

Frédéric Yoboué joined Comgest in 2021 and is a Paris-based Analyst and Portfolio Manager specialising in Global equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Frédéric worked for three years at Bryan, Garnier & Co. in Paris as a Research Equity Analyst focused on European semiconductor companies. He previously held internship positions as a Buy-Side Equity Analyst for companies including Comgest, LFPI AM and Amundi in Paris.

Frédéric holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Toulouse Business School and Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Toulouse School of Economics, both in France.

Xing Xu joined Comgest in 2020 and is a Paris-based ESG Analyst and Portfolio Manager responsible for ESG coverage of Global Emerging Markets and Asian equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Xing completed internships at Comgest, the Fosun Group (China), working on strategic investment deals in the technology and financial sectors, and at GF Securities, a leading financial services company in China, within their equity research department.

Xing holds Master’s degrees in Management and Financial Markets from EDHEC Business School (France) and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Economics and Trade from the University of Nottingham (UK & China).

Zak Smerczak joined Comgest in 2016 and is a Paris-based Analyst and Portfolio Manager specialising in Global equities. He is also a member of the Comgest Group's Investment Committee.

Prior to joining Comgest, Zak worked at Polar Capital from 2015 as an Analyst / Portfolio Manager for the firm’s global multi-asset income strategy. Before that, he was an Analyst at Mirabaud Asset Management from 2011, covering Global equities. He began his career in 2006 at Deloitte in London, initially in Assurance & Advisory Services before moving to Transaction Services, where he was responsible for operational and financial due diligence.

Zak holds a Bachelor of Business Science Degree in Finance (Honours) from the University of Cape Town (South Africa). He is a CFA^® charterholder and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland since 2009.

Laure Négiar joined Comgest in 2010 and is a Paris-based Analyst and Portfolio Manager specialising in Global equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Laure worked at BNP Paribas Equities & Derivatives in Paris and London. Before that, she held several roles within the US government.

Laure holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Stanford University (Honours; Phi Beta Kappa) and an MSc in Management (Dean's List) from HEC business school (France). She is a CFA^® charterholder.

Alexandre Narboni joined Comgest in 2009 and is a Paris-based Analyst and Portfolio Manager specialising in Global equities. He is also a member of the Comgest Group's Investment Committee.

Alexandre previously worked in the Group’s US equity team. Prior to joining Comgest, he worked in New York in asset-backed securities at Société Générale from 2005-2007, and later as a Hedge Fund Credit Analyst at HSBC.

Alexandre holds a Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics from the National School of Statistics and Economic Administration (ENSAE; France) and Columbia University in New York (US).

Catriona Marshall joined Comgest as Head of Sustainable Investment in 2024 and is a member of the Comgest Group’s Investment and Sustainability Committees.

Prior to joining Comgest, Catriona spent a decade working with financial regulators and supervisors as a member of the Secretariat to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As Head of Sustainable Finance (Financial Markets), she led a team of analysts to provide regulatory and policy guidance on ESG rating and investing for G20 countries. This included overseeing analysis on ESG integration into portfolio management, methodologies for ESG metrics, and pricing of perceived ESG risks in markets. Catriona began her career as a buy-side analyst in private equity before moving to other roles in investment research.

Catriona holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of London (SOAS; UK) and a post-graduate degree in Economic Policy from the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po; France).

Hannah Kleiven joined Comgest in 2024 and is a Paris-based Analyst specialising in Global equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Hannah worked for two years as a Research Analyst at Capital Group in London, covering European telecoms, retailers and industrials. Before that, she spent five years as a sell-side Equity Research Analyst at Arete Research, covering European and US telecoms and media.

Hannah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Sussex University (UK).

Viva Jiang joined Comgest in 2022 and is a Paris-based ESG Analyst responsible for ESG coverage of Asian and Global Emerging Markets equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Viva was an Investment Analyst at Robocap in London from 2020, covering global advanced industrial and technology sectors. He was also responsible for ESG integration and a member of the firm’s ESG committee. He previously worked at Changfu Asset Management in Shanghai as an Investment Analyst covering technology, consumer and public service sectors in China.

Viva a Master’s degree in Finance from London Business School (UK) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a CFA^® charterholder and holds a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute. 

Kira Huppertz joined Comgest in 2021 and is a Paris-based Analyst and Portfolio Manager specialising in Global equities.

Prior to joining Comgest, Kira spent five years in London as an Equity Research Analyst with Goldman Sachs specialising in European medical technology. She previously completed internships at Commerzbank (Paris/London) and PwC Luxembourg.

Kira holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance and Banking from EDHEC Business School (France) and is a CFA® charterholder.