Market Insight | Jan 2026

Craig Melling

Robert Harrison

Investing

19th January 2026

In our latest video we provide a round up of investment market behaviour in 2025.

Craig Melling, Director of Investment and Rob Harrison, Head of Smart Beta and ESG, discuss the trends of last year and the lessons learned for investors.

Director of Investment

Craig joined Progeny Asset Management as a founding member in 2016. He specialises in private client asset management and monitors a wide range of asset classes, with a particular interest in smaller companies. During his career he has managed a variety of client accounts, including charities, pensions, trusts and private client portfolios.

Craig sits on the internal investment committee and has been instrumental in the development of the selection process and strategy of Progeny Asset Management. He frequently presents his strategy and thoughts on wider financial markets and provides media commentary on a variety of different topics. He has established relationships with various company management teams, partaking in regular update meetings and attending site visits.

Away from the office, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, whilst his second love is the trials and tribulations of Leeds United.