Charles Jillings

Charles Jillings is Chief Executive of ICM Investment Management Limited, a UK-regulated AIFM, and a Director of ICM. With over forty years of experience in international financial markets, he has played a central role in shaping ICM’s investment platform and long-term strategy across both listed and private markets.

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Since joining ICM in 1995, Charles has been instrumental in building and evolving ICM’s investment capabilities, including establishing ICM Investment Research in 1997 and ICM Investment Management in 2015. He is responsible for the management and strategic direction of UIL Limited and Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc, where he oversees capital allocation, investment decisions, and stakeholder engagement.

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Charles brings extensive expertise in both corporate finance and asset management, with a strong track record in identifying and developing investment opportunities in specialist sectors. He also holds a number of board positions across ICM-related businesses, reflecting his deep experience in governance and active ownership.