19th November 2025, London: TT International (“TT”) announces the appointment of Luke Poulter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 31 October 2025. Luke succeeds Eric Mackay, who is stepping down after more than a decade at the firm and over 25 years in the investment industry.

Luke and Eric have worked closely to deliver a smooth and seamless transition, and the firm is grateful to Eric for his lasting contribution throughout the past decade. Luke's appointment reflects an evolution in leadership; his deep knowledge of the firm, strong client focus, and clear strategic vision will provide both continuity and renewed momentum for the business.

Luke Poulter (L) and Chris Wilson (R)

Luke brings more than 15 years of experience in financial and strategic leadership. He has been a key member of TT's leadership team for the past five years, serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Committee. His CFO role has been both strategic and commercial in scope, extending well beyond finance to touch all areas of the business. He joined TT in 2011 as Fund Accountant, before progressing to take on the CFO role in 2021. In this capacity, he has become a trusted and knowledgeable advisor across the business, playing a central role in the firm's commercial and operational strategy. Prior to TT, Luke held roles at RAB Capital and BNP Paribas Fund Services. He holds a BS Double Major in Economics and Business Administration from Pfeiffer University and is a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Luke Poulter, Chief Executive Officer, TT International, said:“I am truly honoured to have been offered the position of CEO at TT International, and I would personally like to thank the Board, SMFG, and Tim Tacchi for placing their faith in me. Having been at TT for 14 years, I know very well the strong cultural foundations on which the business is built, as well as the strengths and capabilities of our exceptional people.

I look forward to executing our clear strategy, embracing the instinctively entrepreneurial, collaborative environment that enables us to deliver for our clients.”

Tim Tacchi, Founder and Non-Executive Chairman, TT International, said:“Luke's strong grasp of the business, his financial discipline, and his unwavering commitment to our clients make him the ideal person to lead TT into its next phase. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Eric for his significant contributions to TT and for his continued support throughout the transition.”

Hideyuki Omokawa, Executive Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, said:“SMFG fully supports the transition and has every confidence in Luke, with whom we have worked closely since acquiring TT in 2020.”

Christopher Wilson succeeds Luke as CFO and has been appointed to the Management Committee. Christopher joined TT in 2021 as Head of Business Management. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer for Shore Capital and Head of Finance and Operations for Mirabaud in London. Christopher began his career in audit at Wilkins Kennedy and spent four years at Deutsche Bank before joining Mirabaud. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from Bristol University and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant.

About TT International

TT International (“TT”) is an alpha-driven specialist investment manager with over 35 years' experience investing for a globally diverse and sophisticated institutional client base. We are proud to have built a performance-driven and collaborative culture across the entire business, attracting and retaining world-class investment professionals.

Headquartered in London, with further offices in Hong Kong, New York and Portugal, TT offers a suite of long-only and alternative high conviction strategies designed to meet clients' evolving investment needs and objectives.

With investment strategies focussed on areas where TT possesses genuine competitive advantages and where persistent market inefficiencies enable active managers to succeed, TT is dedicated to generating superior returns for clients, with a commitment to responsible investing.

TT is fully owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. This partnership provides a strong and stable parent, helping us to continue launching innovative products that meet the constantly changing needs of our clients, while enhancing our global distribution capabilities.

About SMFG

SMFG is one of the world's largest financial institutions, with consolidated total assets of 2 trillion USD as of June 30, 2025. It offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, consumer finance and asset management.

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