Sofia Basu

Sofia joined the Portfolio Data and Analytics team in 2024 as a Data Consultant. With a strong background in data manipulation tools such as Python, SQL, and PowerBI, Sofia is focused on automating processes to enhance efficiency and improve data quality for more insightful analysis. Her work helps streamline operations, making portfolio management more effective.

Sofia holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and a master’s degree in Cancer and Molecular Biology. This academic foundation brings a unique, analytical perspective to her role in data consulting.

Outside of work, Sofia is passionate about fitness and regularly spends time at the gym. She also enjoys painting spiritual art, exploring new restaurants, and has a deep love for music.

Isabel de Nadai

Isabel is a Senior Associate in our London office, specialising in data analytics and engineering. Isabel joined Hollyport in 2024 and is responsible for mentoring the associates and analysts in the team, as well as leveraging internal data to provide insights for the wider team and driving initiatives to enhance and enrich data quality.

Isabel has a Masters in Economics and a Masters in Economics and Psychology, both from the Sorbonne. Before joining Hollyport Isabel worked as a Data Analytics Manager at Liontrust Asset Management, where she was responsible for the automation and enhancement of data processes.

In her spare time Isabel enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog Sushi and reading.

Elliot Arnell

Elliot joined Hollyport in 2024 as part of the PD&A team, after completing two years of studying Economics at the University of Bath. In his role, Elliot is responsible for monitoring Hollyport’s funds and processing incoming financial and capital account statements. He also contributes to external data requests and plays a role in conducting research to support internal reporting.

Elliot is eager to deepen his knowledge of the Secondaries market and its diverse strategies, applying his analytical skills to the firm’s data for impactful insights.

Outside of work, Elliot enjoys staying active, travelling, and following football.

Charlie McKeagney

Charlie joined Hollyport in 2024 as part of the PD&A team. Charlie is an Economics undergraduate at the University of Bath, currently completing his placement year at Hollyport Capital. His primary responsibilities include monitoring Hollyport’s funds by processing financial and capital account statements and updating monitors with the latest calls and distributions. He also collaborates closely with various teams across the business, providing fund data for internal reports and contributing to key analysis.

Outside of work, Charlie is an avid rugby fan, both playing and watching, and recently joined Roslyn Park after moving to London. He also enjoys Gaelic football and squeezes in a round of golf whenever possible, though he admits he spends more time off the fairway than he’d like! Charlie loves to travel, with India and Morocco being two of his favourite adventures so far, but above all, he enjoys socialising with friends.

Andrew Hoyland

Andrew joined Hollyport in 2022 as a Fund Accountant, based in the London office. He is responsible for processing incoming financial and capital account statements and updates Hollyport’s monitors to ensure they have the latest information for each portfolio. Andrew also helps the investor relations team with queries, and works on funding papers as prospective deals move from Investment Committee through to SPA.

Andrew is currently studying for his ACCA professional accountancy exams alongside his role at Hollyport. He graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the University of St. Andrews in 2016, which included one year working in industry in Norway. He then completed his PGCE to teach Chemistry.

Andrew has a passion for reading, theatre, and opera. He took up rugby and football at a young age and has since gone on to coach and referee both sports.

Josh Twin

Josh joined Hollyport in 2021 as a Fund Accountant in the London office. His main role is monitoring for the Hollyport funds, assisting investor relations team with queries and helping to prepare both internal and external reporting. Josh also performs analysis of Hollyport’s fund data and market intel for internal and external requests .

Josh studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Surrey and is an ACCA qualified Chartered Accountant.

Outside of work, Josh is passionate about music and regularly attends concerts with friends. He also enjoys going to the gym, running, and scuba diving.

Scott Lomas

Scott is a Vice Principal in our London office and heads up the Portfolio, Data & Analytics team. He joined Hollyport in 2018 as a Fund Accountant before carving out a niche for himself in analysis – eventually creating and building the Portfolio, Data & Analytics function at Hollyport. Scott and his team are focused on portfolio level data; the systems that obtain and store this data, and leveraging both internal and external data to provide insights to the wider company.

Scott has a Masters in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, which included a placement year developing hydrogen fuel cell technology in Norway, following which he taught mathematics for two years prior to joining Hollyport. During his time at Hollyport, Scott has successfully studied for his ACCA qualification as well as a Bachelors in Applied Accounting.

Outside of the office, Scott is a grade 8 pianist and enjoys the outdoors and fishkeeping. His interests also include railways, cars, and anything old, mechanical, and oily.