Established in 1993, Manchester Global Management is a fund of hedge fund managers based in Manchester, VT. The firm specializes in providing personalized investment advice tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. This approach is shaped through detailed client questionnaires and personal discussions, where specific goals and objectives are established based on the client's circumstances. MCM prides itself on delivering customized investment strategies that align with the long-term financial objectives of its clients.
Mr. Drew Besser founded Manchester Global. After graduating from Stanford University in 2002, Drew spent 8 years in engineering roles within a rapidly growing billion-dollar software company. Transitioning to the investment industry, Drew gained valuable experience at two prominent hedge funds in the US before joining Lansdowne Partners in 2013. At Lansdowne, Drew specialized in the Developed Markets Strategy under the mentorship of Pete Davies, Stuart Roden, and Jonathon Regis. His focus encompassed technology and related sectors, where he successfully managed an analyst portfolio alongside his sector coverage responsibilities.
Chris Parkinson currently serves as the CEO of Manchester Global. His career began in investment banking and asset management, where he honed his expertise in capital allocation to fund managers. Notably, Chris held the role of Partner and Head of Manager Research at Cardano from 2010 to 2018. During his tenure, he led a team responsible for allocating approximately $20 billion of capital to managers across both public and private strategies, with a particular emphasis on early-stage managers.
Manchester Global Management manages a portfolio with $569,469,928 in 13F securities as reported in Q1 2024. The firm maintains a focused investment strategy, with the top 10 holdings accounting for 69.89% of their portfolio. UnitedHealth Group Inc. stands as their largest holding, with 137,418 shares held.
