Type Of Business:
Agency brokerage specializing in equities
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Equity markets; Relationship management; People and performance management
Major Product/SVS:
Equity and bond execution; Third party research distribution and capital raising
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing golf; Watching Manchester United; SCUBA diving; Traveling; Good wine and food
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Warwick, with Honors; Master of Philosophy in Economics, University of Cambridge
Affiliations Awards:
Member, CISI
Industry:
Equity Brokerage Services
State/Country of Origin:
England
Children's Names:
Mark, Marie, Tony, Scarlet
Date of Distinction:
8/31/2011
Work History:
Chief Executive, OCM Capital Markets Limited (2010-Present); ABN AMRO (1989-2010); Kleinwort Benson (1985-1989); Wedd, Durlacher, Mordaunt & Co. (1982-1985)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was trading profitably through the crash of 1987 and being appointed head of equity trading and sales trading for Asia Pacific while at ABN AMRO, which afforded him the opportunity to work with some amazing people.
Charity:
Little Haven’s Children’s Hospice
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to hard work, common sense, and the ability to surround himself with good people who are great fun to work with.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he wanted to carve his own separate from his father, who was in ship broking in the city of London; therefore, he went in stockbroking.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Ackers states that success in any aspect of life, be it in business, sport, or in academia is immeasurably more pleasurable if it is shared with others that have been part of the journey.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company; Working towards the development of the business into a more progressive and balanced franchise; Offering a wide variety of products and services
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Ackers aims to grow personally and professionally, and move OCM Capital Markets to the next level.