Charles Manners has worked in Investment Banking from 1985 until 2009, latterly as a Senior Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Sales at Nomura International PLC.  From 2009 to 2016, Charles was a co-founder and partner in an advisory firm, focussed on tailored structured solutions. Charles was also a Non-Executive Director of Asset Trust Housing Association Limited, a regulated provider of affordable shared ownership housing, and is currently a Director and Chairman of the Board of Campden Charities. In addition, Charles is an extensive investor, focussed primarily on natural resources , healthcare and real estate.