Chief Investment Officer & Chair of the Investment Committee

Peter Askew

Peter is an avid cricket fan and can be found at various county grounds in the South East as he follows his club Hayes. He is an experienced investor with over forty years in fund management.
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Rockliffe

Mark grew up in Sussex and can be seen cycling the roads from Arundel to Rottingdean and kayaking off the coast of Rustington. He has worked in financial services for over thirty years, leading successful businesses within Zurich, F&C, SEI and Heartwood Investment Management.
Client Advocate

Stephen Bridges

Stephen frequently enjoys performances at the Theatre Royal. He’s also the founding member of the Pier team and has worked in wealth management for over thirty years.
Portfolio Manager

David Blackwell

David regularly swims off the coast of Hove. He’s worked in financial services for thirty years including fund governance for pension investments for Legal & General.
Risk and Compliance

Tracey Colverd

Tracey takes full advantage of walking the family dog on the South Downs near Ditchling Beacon. She trained and worked for a Big Four accountancy firm for over twenty years, followed by another twenty years in financial services operations and compliance.
Dealing and Operations

Chris Shipley

Chris can be heard singing on the terraces of the Amex stadium. He has worked in financial services for the last ten years in various administration roles with pension providers and advice firms.
Investment Analyst

Stephen James

Stephen joined Pier in January 2025 and brings several years of experience in investment analysis and portfolio oversight. He has worked closely with high-net-worth clients conducting manager research, portfolio reviews and performance monitoring. Outside of work, Stephen holds a degree in Astrophysics and is a keen rugby player but since moving to Brighton has taken to running on the South Downs.
Chief Financial Officer

Russell Smith

Raised in Brighton, Russell now enjoys life here with his wife and their three young children. Passionate about family, sport, and the great outdoors, he brings the same energy and dedication to his role as CFO where he focuses on driving growth that is both strategically sound and financially sustainable.
Independent Non-Executive Director

Jill Jackson

A seasoned Investment professional and influential Executive with 30 years’ experience in the Investment Management industry, with a particular focus on product and distribution in the UK Wholesale & Retail sector.
Compliance Director

Toby Lawson

Head of Compliance at Pier Investment Management, but happiest at home with his wife, daughter, son, and their loyal dog. A keen runner and hands-on DIY enthusiast, Toby enjoys building, fixing, and creating—whether it’s in the workshop or out on the trails. Family, fresh air, and balance drive Toby. The friendly face of compliance.