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About
Paul Desoisa is Portfolio Manager for Global Emerging Markets at Martin Currie, now part of ClearBridge Investments as of 2025. He is primarily responsible for overseeing and making investment decisions across emerging market equities, focusing especially on sectors related to technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative industries in countries such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea.
With over twelve years of investment industry experience, Paul started his career as an Investment Analyst at Martin Currie, working on both global and North American equities from 2013 to 2017, before advancing to his current portfolio management role. He also has actuarial experience from a prior position at Punter Southall, which adds to his analytical rigor in securities evaluation.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of York and is a CFA Institute member. His expertise lies in quantitative analysis and research, with a record of contributing to performance through sector insights and stock selection, particularly in emerging market technology and innovation themes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Currie | Portfolio Manager, Global Emerging Markets | Jan 2017 to Present | — |
| Martin Currie | Investment Analyst, Global and North America | Oct 2013 to Jan 2017 | We are active equity specialists, driven by investment expertise and focused on managing money for a wide range of global clients. Our approach is simple. We offer distinctive active equity portfolios... |
| Punter Southall | Trainee Actuary | Sep 2012 to Jun 2013 | — |
| Redburn | Summer Internship | Jul 2012 to Aug 2012 | — |
| j.p. Morgan | Summer Internship | Jul 2011 to Sep 2011 | — |
Education
University of York
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Statistics
2009 — 2012
CFA Institute
Skills & Expertise
Others at Martin Currie LTD (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
N Naomi B. | Portfolio Manager | United States |
S Susan Gim | Client Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
T Tom Wills | Portfolio Manager and Analyst, Asia | United States |
Y Yu Z. | Equity Research Analyst | United States |
