Thomas Burns
About Thomas Burns
Thomas Burns is a Senior Product Management Executive at Polar Capital, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in product management and client services, with previous roles at Polar Capital and other organizations in the United Kingdom.
Current Role at Polar Capital
Thomas Burns currently serves as a Senior Product Management Executive at Polar Capital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management strategies and initiatives. His extensive experience in the financial services sector contributes to the effectiveness of his leadership in product development and management.
Previous Experience at Polar Capital
Prior to his current role, Thomas Burns worked at Polar Capital as a Product Management Executive from 2018 to 2021. During this three-year tenure in London, he gained valuable insights into product management within the investment management industry. He also completed a summer internship at Polar Capital in 2016, where he began to build his foundation in product management.
Early Career Background
Thomas Burns has a diverse early career background. He worked as a Client Review Team Assistant at Premium Credit Ltd for one month in 2016 and continued with the company as an Accounts Team Assistant for one month in Leatherhead, Surrey. Additionally, he gained experience as an Administrator at CSH Surrey for two months in 2017 and as a Warehouse Assistant at Naturallythinking for three months in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Burns studied Geography at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended St. John's School in Leatherhead, Surrey, completing his high school education from 2010 to 2015. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in product management.
Work Experience and Internships
In addition to his roles at Polar Capital and Premium Credit Ltd, Thomas Burns has undertaken various work experiences. He completed a month-long work experience at Pump Court Chambers in 2014 and at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP in 2013. These experiences contributed to his understanding of professional environments and enhanced his skill set.