About

Paul Wood

Chief Investment Officer

Paul Wood is an accomplished investment professional and thought leader in the asset management industry, with over three decades of experience spanning fund management, portfolio analysis, and financial innovation. He is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Woodhill Asset Management, established in 2013, where he leads investment strategy and decision-making for the firm’s UCITS OEIC fund.

Previously, Paul was a Portfolio Manager and Partner at Sloane Robinson Investment Management, one of Europe’s leading hedge funds, managing over $6 billion in assets. He delivered exceptional performance as the manager of an International long-short equity portfolio, achieving some of the best results of any account at the firm during his tenure.

In 2002, Paul pioneered “Fundamental Indexation,” a groundbreaking investment strategy that weights equities based on fundamental metrics, such as profits, rather than market capitalization. This innovative approach, now managing over $100 billion globally, has been widely acclaimed for its superior performance.

Paul’s earlier roles include senior investment and portfolio management positions at Everest Capital, Morgan Grenfell Asset Management, and GT Management. He holds a First-Class Honors Degree in Economics, Government, and History from the London School of Economics and an MPhil in the History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge University.

Michael Bedford CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Michael Bedford is a seasoned financial and investment professional with extensive experience in fund management, mining research, and strategic consulting. A dual British and South African national, Michael co-founded Woodhill Asset Management in 2013, where he serves as CEO, overseeing all aspects of operations, including compliance, legal, financial, and marketing.

Michael’s career began in mining research at Johannesburg Consolidated Investments, followed by pivotal roles at Barnard Jacobs Mellet (BJM), where he established a highly successful international equity sales team and became a top-rated analyst for resource companies. His contributions helped BJM achieve significant milestones, including its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

At AngloGold Ashanti, Michael led strategic planning and investor relations, implementing innovative analytical processes to enhance asset management and productivity. Additionally, as a consultant with Metals Focus, he has developed unique ESG and financial reports that have been instrumental for senior fund managers and mining groups.

An Upper Second Honours graduate in Mining from Camborne School of Mines and a Chartered Financial Analyst, Michael is also an accomplished triathlete and passionate golfer.

We are proud of the partners we use at Woodhill to manage the fund: