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Michael is an investment manager in the Global Alpha Team. Having previously worked at Baillie Gifford from 2009 to 2014, Michael re-joined Baillie Gifford in 2022. He became a partner of the firm in 2025. Prior to returning to the firm, Michael was an investment manager at Marathon Investment Management. He graduated BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford in 2008. Michael is a CFA Charterholder.
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