During his tenure in Hong Kong, he became a close friend of Governor Chris Patten and was a regular at Government House. Three years later, he returned to London and was put in charge of some of the firm's emerging markets funds.
While residing in Hong Kong, he developed a strong friendship with Governor Chris Patten and became a frequent visitor at Government House. After three years, he relocated back to London and assumed leadership over certain of the company's emerging market investment funds.