Warren Bird – Co-head of Global Fixed Interest and Credit
Warren is co-head of Global Fixed Interest and Credit, with joint responsibilities for the overall management of the Fixed Interest and Credit team and process. His principal focus is the implementation of strategy in Australian and global fixed interest funds, as well as for sector allocation strategies in the Colonial First State diversified fixed interest funds. He also oversees foreign exchange transactions and processes. Warren joined the business in February 1997 as Head of Fixed Interest for First State Fund Managers.

Rudi Minbatiwala – Senior Portfolio Manager, Core Australian Equities 
Rudi Minbatiwala is the Senior Portfolio Manager for the Colonial First State Wholesale Enhanced Yield Fund. This role involves analysis of structured equities such as equity derivative strategies and hybrid securities. In addition to this role, Rudi is involved in the fundamental analysis of small companies within the Core Australian Equities team. Rudi has been part of the Core Australian Equities team since January 2000. During that time, his prior roles have included Portfolio Manger for the index Australian equities portfolios, Senior Quantitative Analyst for the Core active portfolios and Equity Analyst covering the diversified financials sector. Rudi has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Actuarial Studies) and a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University. Rudi has also completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.