Wanyi Yao was a Portfolio Manager at Investec Asset Management between January 2014 to December 2016. During her tenure at Investec, Wanyi launched and managed Investec’s All China Equity fund. In addition, Wanyi relocated from London to Hong Kong to set up its equity investment presence in the region. Prior to joining Investec, Wanyi was Investment Manager at Baillie Gifford between 2007 and Nov 2013. She worked both at UK equities and global equities teams. Wanyi worked closely with the Chief Investment Officer on a Global mandate – Long Term Global Growth Fund. In 2011, Wanyi relocated to Shanghai to set up Baillie Gifford’s first investment office overseas.