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Carmignac strengthens investment team with top European equity manager

Published on
June 9, 2026
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Carmignac has appointed Frederic Jeanmaire, a top-performing European equity fund manager, to its London-based investment team. He will join the business on 3 August 2026.

Frederic will co-manage the Carmignac Portfolio Grande Europe and FP Carmignac European Leaders strategies alongside Mark Denham. He will also co-manage the Carmignac Portfolio Patrimoine Europe strategy alongside Jacques Hirsch as the investment team gears up for the launch of a new European equity fund later this year.

Frederic holds British and French dual nationality and brings 20 years of experience in European equity investing. He began his career as an equity research analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London after graduating from HEC Paris, and is a CFA charterholder.

He joins Carmignac from Columbia Threadneedle, where he has worked since 2011. During his time there, Frederic managed a number of European equity funds with combined assets under management of €3.9bn. This included a pan-European equity fund, consistently rated five stars by Morningstar, which he managed for 12 years.

The strategy achieved top-decile performance over one, three, five and ten years, as well as over the entirety of Frederic’s tenure.

Since Frederic assumed management in September 2014, the strategy returned 217.8% net, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Europe Index, by 73.5%, and its category average by 109.0%.1

Frederic is an experienced active stock picker focused on companies with strong earnings growth potential. He follows a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to stock selection.

Frederic focuses on identifying long-term growth trends and businesses that are set to benefit from them through competitive positioning, innovative product offerings and effective management. In-depth company evaluation and value chain analysis are at the core of his investment approach.

Frederic’s appointment follows a series of senior equity specialist hires into the investment team, including Kristofer Barrett and Naomi Waistell, as the firm continues to reinforce its ranks with top-performing, high-conviction active managers.

Edouard Carmignac comments:

“We welcome Frederic to the team as Carmignac continues to methodically strengthen its investment capabilities and sharpen its product range by hiring best-in-class talent. Frederic’s strong track record, high-conviction approach to stock picking and focus on client outcomes make him an excellent fit as we further consolidate our position as Europe’s leading independent active asset manager.”

Frederic Jeanmaire adds:

“I see an obvious fit between Carmignac’s investment approach and my own, with a shared emphasis on active management, rigorous analysis and a passion for identifying the next major sources of growth. I am impressed by the calibre of the firm’s investment talent and look forward to joining a team of experienced, high-conviction stock pickers focused on delivering strong performance for our clients.”

1According to Morningstar data for CT Pan European Focus Fund (as of the end of May 2026).

Carmignac Portfolio Grande Europe

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Carmignac Portfolio Grande Europe A EUR Acc

ISIN: LU0099161993
Recommended minimum investment horizon
5 years
Risk indicator*
4/7
SFDR - Fund Classification**
Article 9

*Risk Scale from the KID (Key Information Document). Risk 1 does not mean a risk-free investment. This indicator may change over time. **Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

Main risks of the fund

Equity: The Fund may be affected by stock price variations, the scale of which is dependent on external factors, stock trading volumes or market capitalization.
Currency: Currency risk is linked to exposure to a currency other than the Fund’s valuation currency, either through direct investment or the use of forward financial instruments.
Discretionary Management: Anticipations of financial market changes made by the Management Company have a direct effect on the Fund's performance, which depends on the stocks selected.
The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus to view the exhaustive list of risks.

Carmignac Portfolio Patrimoine Europe A EUR Acc

ISIN: LU1744628287
Recommended minimum investment horizon
3 years
Risk indicator*
3/7
SFDR - Fund Classification**
Article 8

*Risk Scale from the KID (Key Information Document). Risk 1 does not mean a risk-free investment. This indicator may change over time. **Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

Main risks of the fund

Equity: The Fund may be affected by stock price variations, the scale of which is dependent on external factors, stock trading volumes or market capitalization.
Interest Rate: Interest rate risk results in a decline in the net asset value in the event of changes in interest rates.
Currency: Currency risk is linked to exposure to a currency other than the Fund’s valuation currency, either through direct investment or the use of forward financial instruments.
Credit: Credit risk is the risk that the issuer may default.
The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus to view the exhaustive list of risks.

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