Adam Simmons has left his role as head of trading at J O Hambro Capital Management, according to sources familiar with the matter.
London-based Simmons is departing after seven years at the firm, having taken over the role from Louis de Kock in 2023, as revealed by The TRADE at the time.
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His next position is as yet unconfirmed.
During Simmons’ time in the role, he directed the firm’s global trading function and assumed responsibility for execution strategy, broker relationships and regulatory engagement across London, New York and Singapore.
Previously he had also held trader and TCA analyst positions at J O Hambro.
Prior to this, Simmons has also worked in business support associate and credit risk analyst positions at Charles Stanley & Co. and Lloyds Banking Group, respectively.
Previously, Simmons was recognised as one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2023.
J O Hambro declined to comment on his departure when approached by The TRADE.