Asset Management Team

Samantha OwenDirector & Head of ESG

Samantha is a Director of Beckett Asset Management and is co-portfolio manager of the Blenheim range of funds and BAM Model Portfolios. Samantha has been involved in managing, developing and growing the firm’s multi asset model portfolio service since joining in 1999. Samantha is also head of ESG for the Group and an IMEA Associate.

She is CF30 (Investment Management) registered with the FCA. Married and living locally, she enjoys the countryside and spending time with family and friends, and aerobics. She was a football referee but, admittedly, is more of an armchair referee now.

Tony YousefianPortfolio Manager

Tony joined Beckett Asset Management in January 2019. He has more than 25 years’ experience in managing private client portfolios and collective investment schemes.

Before joining BAM, Tony ran his own consultancy business advising on investment management as well as working for a ratings agency. He holds the Investment Management Certificate of the Institute of Investment Management and Research and is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

In his spare time, Tony enjoys walking and shooting. He is also a keen motor racing fan.

Ian GoodchildPortfolio Manager

Ian joined Beckett Asset Management in May 2024. He is co-portfolio manager of the Blenheim range of funds and BAM Model Portfolios. He has over 22 years of experience working in financial services of which the last 18 years have been focused on investment management.

Before joining BAM, Ian worked for a national wealth manager leading the multi-asset team in the management of their range of funds and model portfolios.

Outside of work, and in addition to the role of “Dad’s Taxi” for his two children, Ian loves socialising with friends and family which links nicely with his passion for craft beers and good food.

Scott BuxtonAssistant Portfolio Manager

Scott joined Becketts in 2019 shortly after graduating with a first class degree in International Business Management. He originally joined Becketts’ private client team before making the move to Beckett Asset Management in 2021. Scott is currently studying for the Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management and he hopes to begin working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst certification in the near future.

Outside of work Scott enjoys playing and watching football, often travelling to Germany to see his favourite team Borussia Dortmund.

Michaela CooperOperations Support

Michaela joined Becketts in February 2018 as our Receptionist/Administrator. She comes from a background of secretarial and reception/customer care.

She enjoys her holidays and exploring new places, reading and spending time socialising with her family and friends.