Central to our identity is the legacy of our ancestor, Gino Watkins the renowned Polar Explorer whose fearless spirit continues to inspire us.
Gino Watkins dedicated his life to exploration and discovery, leading several expeditions to Greenland and the Arctic during the early 20th century. His leadership, bravery, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity serve as a guiding light for us at Watkins Range.
One of Gino's most notable achievements was the establishment of a weather station in Greenland during his expeditions. This critical infrastructure played a pivotal role in the establishment of transatlantic routes, connecting distant continents and bridging divides.
Similarly, at Watkins Range, we seek to bridge the gap between investors and opportunities, just as Gino bridges the gap between distant lands.
The life of Gino Watkins is currently being adapted into a feature film, produced by documentary filmmaker Nic Watkins.
Bridging the Ice Documentary
Richard Watkins started his career in 1978 at Kleinwort Benson, Richard then moved to Phillips and Drew in 1984 and later Schroder Securities in 1988, before founding his first business LatInvest investment bank in 1992, which he later sold to Banco Bilbao Viazacaya.
In 2000 Richard founded Liability Solutions, one of the first firms to market and distribute hedge funds in Europe and the US, representing over a dozen managers at its peak and raising over $5bn in assets from Institutional clients.
Finally, Richard pivoted the business into private equity and alternative credit and establishing Alternative Asset Solutions in 2017.
Clarissa Watkins started her career in 2006 at Union Banque Privee, working as a quantitative and risk analyst for the UK, European and US teams, she supported portfolio managers in the analysis and selection of hedge funds.
In 2010 Clarissa transitioned into a more front line sales role, joining the International team at Polar Capital where she initially worked with the Swiss and US clients, and later established the Spanish and Italian markets for Polar.
In 2018, following the passing of her father Richard, Clarissa took interim control of Alternative Asset Solutions before being asked to join Ocean Wall as Head of Investments. Clarissa drove Ocean Walls fund business, developing strong partnerships with three global asset managers to build and drive their sales efforts in the UK and Europe.
In 2024 Clarissa founded Watkins Range Ltd, with the goal of leveraging her passion and experience to deliver exceptional investment solutions for clients and investors.
