John Ions is the Chief Executive Officer of the award-winning asset manager Liontrust Asset Management Plc. He has extensive experience in and knowledge of asset management and is a skilled leader with proven expertise in mergers and acquisitions, integrating acquired businesses, regulation and distribution. Under his leadership, Liontrust has expanded its investment capability and developed a clear approach. Each team applies distinct, robust and repeatable investment processes to managing portfolios with high conviction for the long-term benefit of clients. Since 2010, Liontrust has invested in and grown its sales and marketing capabilities in the UK and internationally. Liontrust has g