William Gray

William Gray

William rejoined Orbis in 1993 and is chair of the board of Orbis Holdings Limited. He is also a director of Orbis' Bermuda and Luxembourg funds, and a director of Orbis Allan Gray Limited. He previously led the firm's Investment team for over 20 years. William holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Town, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University, and is a CFA® charterholder. Prior to starting his MBA, he conducted investment research into global equities, stock markets and currencies for Orbis and its predecessor company in Hong Kong.

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Orbis: President's letter 2020

By William Gray on 27 Jan 2021

Reading time: 7 mins

In his annual president's letter, William Gray, from our offshore partner, Orbis, reflects on a difficult year and reaffirms his conviction in the team's...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: The importance of preparation

By William Gray on 06 May 2020

Reading time: 1 min

In this six-minute video, Orbis' president and head of the investment team, William Gray, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the firm and the importance of...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: Well positioned for the challenges that lie ahead

By William Gray on 29 Jan 2020

Reading time: 5 mins

In his annual president’s letter, William Gray, from our offshore partner, Orbis, pays tribute to his father and reviews Orbis’ performance and prospects.

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: Positioning portfolios for long-term performance

By William Gray on 25 Jan 2019

Reading time: 5 mins

William Gray, from our offshore partner, Orbis, reviews Orbis’s recent performance and discusses their investment approach in the current environment.

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: Are there any bargains out there?

By William Gray and Jeremie Teboul on 31 Mar 2017

Reading time: 10 mins

Since 1990, the Orbis Global Equity Fund’s investment mandate has been to seek higher returns than the average of the world’s equity markets, without greater...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Playing a loser's game

By William Gray on 31 Mar 2016

Reading time: 7 mins

The loser’s game isn’t especially fun to play, but it is a winning strategy for those who have the discipline and the patience for it. William Gray, from our...

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