Abigail Charkham
About Abigail Charkham
Abigail Charkham is the Vice President of Corporate Access EMEA at Jefferies, with over 20 years of experience in managing global roadshows and events.
Current Position at Jefferies
Abigail Charkham currently serves as the Vice President, Corporate Access EMEA at Jefferies, a position she has held since 2016. Based in London, she plays a crucial role in managing corporate access initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her responsibilities include overseeing equity and fixed income roadshows, coordinating global events, and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Previous Role at Renaissance Capital
From 2010 to 2015, Abigail Charkham was the Head of Roadshows & Corporate Access at Renaissance Capital in London. In this role, she was responsible for planning and executing investor roadshows and corporate access activities, ensuring seamless interactions between corporate clients and institutional investors.
Career at ABN AMRO Rothschild (RBS)
Abigail Charkham worked at ABN AMRO Rothschild (RBS) as the Global Roadshow Manager from 2001 to 2010. During her nine-year tenure, she managed global roadshow operations, facilitating effective engagement between corporate representatives and investors. Her role involved extensive coordination and logistical planning for international events.
Early Career at Barclays Capital and Royal London Asset Management
Before joining ABN AMRO Rothschild, Abigail held positions at Barclays Capital and Royal London Asset Management. At Barclays Capital, she served as an Associate in Corporate Marketing & Events from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she was a Marketing Assistant at Royal London Asset Management from 1994 to 1998. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in corporate marketing and event management.
Extensive Experience in Event Management
With over 20 years of experience in managing equity and fixed income roadshows and events globally, Abigail Charkham brings a wealth of knowledge to her current role. She has been involved in training and developing global events staff and is responsible for managing budgets exceeding £1.5 million. Her expertise ensures the successful execution of high-profile events and investor interactions.