Pathfinder portfolio manager, Hamesh Sharma, died suddenly last week.
Following Sharma’s funeral last Thursday in Auckland, Pathfinder said in a statement: “It is with incredible sadness that today we farewelled our colleague and friend, Hamesh Sharma. Both at work and outside of work Hamesh was widely loved and his energy was uplifting. He is so missed by the Alvarium and Pathfinder Whānau.”
Sharma joined Pathfinder in 2019 after co-founding the well-regarded independent stock research firm, Australasian Trading Management – later sold to BlackBull Markets.
Prior to ATM he spent four years as an analyst for JBWere in Auckland following a short stint at the Reserve Bank of NZ.
More recently, he also co-founded Kotuku Consulting – a niche business aimed at helping start-up businesses source grant funding.
“Since joining us in 2019, Hamesh led our Trans-Tasman shares investment strategy. His smart, articulate and passionate approach brought so much positivity to our team. Not to mention his laughter, humour and constant flow of ideas,” the Pathfinder statement says.
“Our thoughts are with Hamesh’s family and many friends. This is a painful shock for everyone who knew him – Hamesh, you are deeply missed.”
He was 39.