Charlotte Gilliland

Charlotte joined Hollyport in 2023, and is a Senior Associate in the investor relations team in New York.

Charlotte joined the firm to lead the ongoing development of the IR function in Hollyport’s New York office, working cross-functionally with the investment and finance departments in London. Her focus is on building and maintaining institutional client relationships, particularly in the US market, and establishing best practice for marketing materials and internal processes. She manages US communication activities, including regular portfolio updates, and frequent ad-hoc investor requests.

Charlotte began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS in the Leveraged Finance and Financial Sponsors Group. Most recently, she was an Associate on the Investor Relations & Fundraising team at Palladium Equity Partners.

Charlotte graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in Classics. Outside of work she enjoys travel, skiing, tennis, and the NYT crossword!

Steph Grafton

Steph joined Hollyport in 2021 as an Investor Relations Associate in the London office. She supports the team with all aspects of investor relationship management and fundraising activities.

Steph focusses on liaising with investors, fund administrators and prospective investors to support them with queries and provide information about Hollyport. She attends meetings and conferences alongside the senior team and has built relationships with contacts across the industry.

Steph studied Economics at the University of Sussex and is an ICAS-qualified Chartered Accountant. Prior to Hollyport, Steph worked in the wealth and asset management audit and assurance department at EY, and her audit experience is an asset for the more data driven elements of her current IR role.

Outside of work, Steph loves dancing, horse riding, and yoga.