Simon Evan-Cook

Simon Evan-Cook, an award-winning multi-asset fund manager at Downing, dives into the intriguing interplay of luck and skill in fund management. He shares candid insights from his years of vetting fund managers, emphasizing that while skill is vital, luck and timing can significantly influence success. Evan-Cook discusses 13 actionable ways for emerging managers to create their own luck and underscores the importance of building personal relationships over just focusing on data. He also contrasts the mindsets of risk-taking between cultures, offering valuable lessons on learning from failure.