Stuart Rae joined AB in 1999 and has served as Chief Investment Officer of Asia-Pacific Value Equities since 2006. Previously, he was CIO of Australian Value Equities from 2003 to 2006. Coming from a consulting and science background, AB's research focus was a great fit from the start. "Our challenge at AB is rather like solving a puzzle," Rae says. His investment philosophy centers on employing a systematic "quantamental" investment process that combines quantitative analysis, fundamental insights and grassroots research to identify the most attractive value investment opportunities. The tools and technology Rae uses to build optimal portfolios are always evolving, and this dynamic envir