The Octo Team

Andy has spent over 30 years in the industry working in asset management for Prudential, M&G Investment Management and Deutche Bank, where he latterly chaired the investment committees. Andy’s name has been synonymous with the successful £50 bn + Prufund range of funds as well as other Prudential multi asset funds.

Debbie has worn many hats in financial services, which equips her well for keeping the conversation flowing.  Believing that ‘Conversation is king, content is just something to talk about’, she ensures that we generate for members the very best, actionable, insightful content that creates debate and cuts through the noise. She brings masses of production experience from BrightTalk.

Will has over 20 years’ experience within financial services having worked as a telephone dealer and as part of the sales teams within several Asset Management companies. He then moved to roles selling solutions to Asset Managers for both data and services.  Will holds several investment qualifications and a Diploma in business and finance.

The former editor of Money Marketing, John is one of the best connected and most well-read commentators covering the IFA sector. He is a regular contributor to many of the key financial publications and was recently described by a senior adviser as “one of the few journalists that asks the questions others are afraid to”.

Edmund is editor of personal finance website Mouthy Money, host of the Mouthy Money podcast and head of editorial at MRM. Edmund has been a journalist for over a decade and was previously deputy editor of Moneywise magazine & website.

Before entering PR, Paul spent nine years as a financial journalist, including as City and Investment Correspondent at The Daily Mail. He won multiple awards, such as HeadlineMoney Mortgage Trade Journalist of the Year (three times) and Trade Journalist of the Year at the Santander Media Awards. Paul was also editor of Mortgage Strategy until 2016. His extensive experience has given him a wealth of industry contacts and deep expertise in mortgages, markets, investments, and consumer finance.