25th September 2025
Our next event will take place on the 25th September in the City of London. Speaker details are below.
Andrew Hollingworth, Founder & Portfolio Manager
Andrew is the founder of Holland Advisors and Portfolio Manager of the VT Holland Advisors Equity fund. Andrew looks for businesses with Sustainable Competitive Advantages, knowing that such companies can offer great compounding returns to investors. However, Andrew, like Warren Buffett whom he greatly admires, also has a strong desire to not overpay for such companies. This makes him a contrarian buyer of great business at points when markets discount them. Whenever possible Andrew wants to invest alongside proven and aligned owner-managers.
Andrew set up Holland Advisors in 2008 after a 20-year career in stockbroking and fund management. Andrew has managed the VT Holland Advisors Equity fund since 2011. In addition to which he/Holland have also advised some of the world biggest investment institutions and its best equity investors. He is the fund’s largest single investor, owing 15-20% of the units. He eats his own cooking and loves what he does.
Alyx Wood, Chief Investment Officer
Alyx is the Chief Investment Officer of Kernow Asset Management, overseeing all trading activity and investment research.
He co-founded Kernow after holding senior roles across the financial sector, including Fund Manager at Downing LLP, Vice President at Deutsche Bank, and Management Consultant at KPMG. He continues to advise multiple family offices and has completed the BVCA’s Non-Executive Directors Programme.
Alyx is a Chartered Accountant (ICAS), holds the Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Institute, and earned a BA in Accounting and Economics.
Daniel Johnson, Portfolio Manager
Daniel is a portfolio manager for River Road’s Mid Cap Value and Large Cap Value portfolios. He previously served as a senior equity analyst for River Road. He is a member of the Executive Committee. Daniel joined River Road in 2006 and holds equity in the firm.
Prior Experience
- Associate Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Education
- Master of Accountancy, University of Kentucky
- BS in Accounting, University of Kentucky
Certifications/Affiliations
- CFA® charterholder
- CPA designation
- CFA Institute member
- CFA Society Louisville member