Nicholette MacDonald-Brown is a portfolio manager at London-based Schroders where she has worked since 2012 having joined from Goldman Sachs where she was an analyst and portfolio manager from 2000. She manages the European Total Return and Italian Equity funds for the firm using a low volatility long-only investment style. Born in London, Nicholette graduated from Bristol University where she studied Economics and Politics and is a CFA charterholder. She enjoys skiing and the theatre in her spare time.