Fred Copper is the lead and senior portfolio manager on the Overseas Value Team for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Mr. Copper joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments legacy firms in 2005.

Previously, Mr. Copper was a senior vice president with Putnam Investments where he co-managed international and global value portfolios, and also served as the lead manager for a small-cap value portfolio. Prior to that, Mr. Copper was an assistant vice president with Wellington Management Company. He has been a member of the investment community since 1990.

Mr. Copper received a B.S. from Boston College and an MBA from the University of Chicago. In addition, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.