Kevin Mathews
Profile
Job title
Global Head of High Yield
Contact details
Work location
London, United Kingdom
Joined Aviva Investors
2014
Joined The Industry
1982
Biography
Main responsibilities
Kevin is responsible for the global high yield portfolio management team which is based in London, Chicago, and Paris. The team manages global, US, and European portfolios.
Experience and qualifications
Prior to joining Aviva Investors, Kevin was Head of US High Yield- High Yield Portfolio Manager with Scottish Widows Investment Partnership. His prior experience includes Head of Global High Yield – High Yield Portfolio Manager with F&C Investments, High Yield Portfolio Manager with Gulf International Bank, Senior Vice President – Senior Portfolio Manager with ING Investments, Vice President – Senior Portfolio Manager with Van Kampen Investments, Vice President – Securities Research with Southmark Corporation, Investment Officer with Texas Federal Savings & Loan Association, and a Credit Analyst with Zale Corporation. Kevin received his bachelor’s degree in finance at the University of Illinois and his Master of Business Administration from Drake University.
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