Ewan Kirk
Ewan Kirk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ewan Kirk 25 February 1961 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, Fund manager |
| Website | www.cantabcapital.com |
Ewan Kirk (born 25 February 1961) is the CEO and co-founder of Cantab Capital, a systematic hedge fund based in Cambridge, England.[1]
Early life and education
Kirk was born in Swindon, England and brought up in Glasgow, Scotland. He holds a PhD in General Relativity (Southampton), a B.Sc. in Natural Philosophy and Astronomy (Glasgow) and completed Part III of the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos at Queens' College, Cambridge.[2]
Early career
Kirk was previously partner-in-charge of Goldman Sachs' quantitative strategies group in Europe. This group of mathematicians, physicists and computer scientists were responsible for all of Goldman Sachs’ quantitative technology across commodities, currencies, interest rates, credit and equities. At Goldman Sachs, Kirk gained experience in derivatives, systematic trading and risk management.
Cantab Capital
Kirk’s fund Cantab manages $3.2bn, up from $30m at launch. It uses systematic computer models to trade in markets around the world.[3]
Personal life
Kirk is married with children and lives in Cambridge. A fan of professional cycling, he owns and rides a replica of a bicycle design used by Lance Armstrong to win the Tour De France, along with a track cycle owned by Sir Bradley Wiggins.
Kirk and his wife operate a charitable foundation and have donated to a number of organisations, including The Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge.
References
- ^ Steward, Martin (Dec 2013). "Hedge Funds: "We ask investors what they like"". Investment and Pensions Europe. IPE International Publishers Limited. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Rising Stars of Hedge Funds". Institutional Investor. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ Alden, William (May 13, 2013). "Forging Its Own Path, British Hedge Fund Finds Success". New York Times. Retrieved 19 August 2014.