Meet our spokespeople

Richard Hunter – Head of Markets

Richard is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (FCSI) with over 30 years of stock market experience. 

He is one of the UK’s foremost commentators on market matters and a regular contributor for the BBC (BBC News Channel, Wake Up to Money and the Today Programme), CNBC and Bloomberg. In addition, Richard’s expert commentary also appears on a daily basis across the national and specialist press.

His previous experience includes careers at Hargreaves Lansdown and NatWest Stockbrokers, during which time he became one of the UK's foremost and instantly recognisable market commentators.

Richard is available to comment on markets and equities. 

Victoria Scholar - Head of Investment

Victoria joined interactive investor in September 2021 from IG Group, where she was a financial journalist and presented the business news at the firm’s IGTV broadcast channel. Victoria has a background as a producer for Bloomberg, and broadcast journalist for CNBC and BBC. She has had regular broadcast appearances as a markets commentator. 

She started her career on the trading floor in the Square Mile at the investment bank Nomura. Victoria holds a degree in Economics from University of Bristol and a broadcast journalism masters' degree from City University, London. Victoria is also an award-winning technical analyst, having received the Bronwen Wood prize in her Society of Technical Analysis Diploma.

You can follow Victoria on 'X' @VictoriaS_ii 

Lee Wild – Head of Equity Strategy

Lee started his career in the City 30 years ago as an options pit trader on the International Petroleum Exchange. After time spent as an investment manager at HSBC and three years at Investors Chronicle, he has been editor and head of equity strategy at interactive investor since 2014. Lee is regularly quoted in the financial press and runs ii's award-winning newsletter. He was also winner of the award for outstanding individual achievement at the City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA) in 2022.

Lee is available to comment on equities and markets.

Dzmitry Lipski – Head of Funds Research

Responsible for fund selection and portfolio construction at ii, Dzmitry joined us in 2017 after two years at TD Direct Investing. Previously, he worked at Bank Leumi and spent four years as a portfolio analyst at Standard Life. A graduate in Financial Economics from the University of Liverpool, Dzmitry has more than ten years’ investment experience, is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds the Investment Management Certificate.

Dzmitry is available to comment on funds, ETFs and investment trusts.

Keith Bowman – Equity Analyst

Beginning his career in the City more than 30 years ago, Keith joined ii in 2019 and works with the equities team, analysing companies for our client base. He worked at Kleinwort Grieveson Securities, Barclays and NatWest Stockbrokers before going on to join Hargreaves Lansdown in 2005.

A member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI), Keith is available to comment on equities.

Myron Jobson – Senior Personal Finance Analyst

Myron Jobson is interactive investor's multi-award winning senior personal finance analyst. Responsible for providing insights and analysis of personal finance topics including savings, investments and pensions. Myron is a popular media commentator, with regular slots on Talk TV, LBC and various BBC news radio stations. He also has a regular column in The i.

Prior to working for ii, Myron enjoyed a six year career as a financial journalist, working for the Financial Time’s FT Adviser publication, and latterly the Daily Mail’s This Is Money.

Myron is available to comment on personal finance-related topics.

Craig Rickman – Personal Finance Editor

Craig became personal finance editor at interactive investor in July 2023. He has written about personal finance and wealth management for several years, including four years at the Financial Times Group. Prior to this, Craig spent eight years working as a regulated financial adviser. He holds the CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.

Kyle Caldwell – Funds and Investment Editor

Kyle oversees ii’s fund, investment trust and exchange-traded fund (ETF) content. He also looks after our educational editorial content, and hosts ii’s popular On the Money podcast. Kyle’s covered investment for over a decade both at Money Observer and The Telegraph where he was named National Investment Journalist of the Year two years running.

Kyle is available to comment on funds, investment trusts and ETFs. He can also help with breaking down industry jargon.

Sam Benstead - Fixed Income Lead

Sam is our fixed income lead, writing news and analysis on bonds, funds and ETFs, and interviewing fund managers on camera and for our On the Money podcast. He joined ii from The Telegraph and has also worked at Citywire, a specialist financial publication. Sam holds the Investment Management Certificate.

Sam is available to comment on everything to do with bonds.

Camilla Esmund - Senior Manager

Camilla works within the team of experts across personal finance, pensions, and investment at interactive investor. She has a personal and professional passion for financial education and creating practical solutions to addressing the gender investment and pensions gap. Camilla joined interactive investor from the Investment Association (IA) where she worked within the Corporate Affairs function. At the IA, Camilla’s work ranged from consumer investment trend analysis, through to content creation across various policy areas, including capital markets, sustainable investment, and corporate governance.

Camilla is available to comment on consumer investment trends, particularly female investors and the gender investment gap.