Dewi John

 As WMR's global “content broker", I assure the relevance and consistency of its research. Delivery is in print, online and audio.  I coordinate WMR’s 150-plus globally-distributed analysts and managers to deliver timely investment ideas to UBS clients and client advisors.  My task is to identify priorities and address overlaps, redundancies, and significant gaps in our coverage. The aim is to allow analysts to focus their efforts on the subjects that will have maximum impact with clients.

Headed WMR’s print and online publishing activities, defining the strategy of the offering to clients. Reports ranged from one-page stock updates to 90-page thematic studies. Worked with analysts, business management, IT and front desk to produce optimum investment intelligence for clients, globally across a variety of media. Directed teams of product managers, editors and desktop publishers globally

Overall responsibility for Investment Adviser, a weekly magazine for financial advisers, fund managers and other investment professionals. Increased market share by 50% through innovative events and features, and a stronger online presence. Led strategic development, from newsgathering to in-depth analysis. Initiated and organised profit-making events and conferences.

Led a team of feature journalists on a weekly paper for independent financial advisers. Wrote on a diverse range of financial areas, from pensions to mortgages