Simon Webber, CFA, is the Portfolio Manager for the Hartford Schroders International Stock Fund and Hartford Climate Opportunities Fund and is based in London. He began his investment career at Schroders in 1999 as a research analyst on the Global Technology Team.

In 2001 Simon became a portfolio manager on the US Desk, specializing in technology and industrials. In 2002 he assumed analytical responsibilities for the US telecoms, media, and software sectors.

In 2004 he joined the Global and International Equities Team as a Global Sector Specialist and has covered multiple sectors including utilities, autos, telecoms, and consumer discretionary.

He became a portfolio manager for Europe, Australasia, and Far East (EAFE) mandates in 2009 and has managed the Global Climate Change strategy since its launch in 2007.

Simon earned a BSc (Honors) in Physics from the University of Manchester. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.