Matthew Barrett, ASIP, is an Investment Officer and Equity Portfolio Manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®), managing the firm's European Equity Ex-U.K. strategy.

He is also an Equity Analyst and leads the firm's European research coverage of consumer staples stocks. He is based in MFS' London office.

Matthew joined MFS in 2000 and became a research analyst in 2001. He was named portfolio manager in 2008.

Prior to joining MFS, he was an associate director specializing in Asian equities for Newport Capital Ltd.

He earned a Bachelor's Degree from University College in London and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the London Business School.

He is a member of the CFA Society of the U.K. and an associate of the Society of Investment Professionals (ASIP).