Peter has spent his career in asset and wealth management, serving in both executive and non-executive roles. He was Group CEO at Schroders plc until November 2024, prior to which he was global head of investment.
Before joining Schroders, Peter was chair and CEO of investment management firm, RWC Partners, and earlier roles included global chief investment officer at Deutsche Asset Management and head of global equities at JP Morgan Asset Management.
Peter’s non-executive experience includes directorships of the Investment Association, where he was also chair, Brunner Investment Trust Plc and a member of the Takeover Panel. He was also a member of the advisory board of Antler, a VC firm, and director of FCLT Global.
Peter is a member of the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce and Chair of Business in the Community.
Peter Harrison at the 2025 Leadership Assembly
The Leadership Assembly 2025 brought together more than 100 senior leaders from businesses across the UK to discuss key insights from the State of the Nation 2025 Report and shape priorities for business-led action.
In this video, Peter shares his thoughts from the Assembly He highlights that the single biggest issue for business and society is economic growth. He reflects on the roles government and business must play and his belief that today’s problems are not solvable without business leaning in.