James Baird Aird
Corporate Officer/Principal at ABRDN PLC
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Abrdn Investment Management Ltd.
 Abrdn Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LSE: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 198 |
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| Public Company | Investment Managers | 104 |
The University of Edinburgh
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 55 |
| Public Company | Investment Managers | 17 | |
Standard Life Investments (Mutual Funds) Ltd.
 Standard Life Investments (Mutual Funds) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Investments (Mutual Funds) Ltd. is a British investment company that acts as an Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The CEO of the company is James Baird Aird.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 7 |
Ignis Asset Management Ltd.
 Ignis Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Ignis Asset Management Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Ignis Asset Management was acquired by Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. from PGH (Cayman) on July 01, 2014 for $643.71 million.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 4 |
Ignis Fund Managers Ltd.
 Ignis Fund Managers Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ignis Fund Managers Ltd. engages in the management of unit trusts and individual savings accounts. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
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Companies connected to James Baird Aird via their personal network
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| PRUDENTIAL PLC | Life/Health Insurance | Public Communications Contact Director/Board Member | |
Barclays Bank Plc
 Barclays Bank Plc Major BanksFinance Barclays Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal, premier, business and corporate banking products and services to its customers. The banks services include current accounts, savings, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, credit cards and online banking services. The company was founded on October 4, 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Major Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
abrdn Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Equity | |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | Major Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd.
 Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The company is based in Lothian, UK. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ignis Investment Services Ltd.
 Ignis Investment Services Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Economist Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Analyst-Fixed Income Director of Investments | |
| ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HDFC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Association of British Insurers
 The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd.
 Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
The Standard Life Assurance Co. 2006
 The Standard Life Assurance Co. 2006 Life/Health InsuranceFinance The Standard Life Assurance Co. Ltd. provides life assurance, annuity, health insurance, and financial services. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Investment Officer Market Strategist Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Standard Life Foundation
 Standard Life Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Standard Life Foundation operates as a grant making foundation. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Aberdeen Corporate Services Ltd.
 Aberdeen Corporate Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aberdeen Corporate Services Ltd. engages in support services. It provides central corporate services to the group’s business units. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd.
 Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Analyst-Equity Market Strategist | |
| NATWEST GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Investment Association
 The Investment Association Investment ManagersFinance The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ABRDN EQUITY INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Mumbai | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Standard Life Assurance Company 2006 (Canada)
 The Standard Life Assurance Company 2006 (Canada) Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Part of abrdn Plc, The Standard Life Assurance Company 2006 (Canada) is a provider of individual insurance, investments, life and health, and savings and retirement insurance products. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
Newton Investment Management Ltd.
 Newton Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Newton Investment Management Ltd. (NIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, NIM provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Equity | |
| AVIVA PLC | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Invesco Asset Management Ltd.
 Invesco Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis. | Investment Managers | Head-Equity Investments Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| BARCLAYS PLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact Director/Board Member | |
Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd.
 Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2009. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Scottish Financial Enterprise
 Scottish Financial Enterprise Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Scottish Financial Enterprise is the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry. Scottish Financial Enterprise is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company has a diverse membership ranging from small, locally-based fintechs to international companies with substantial operations in Scotland. The private company's history dates back to the enlightenment period when banking was growing rapidly in many European cities. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ALLIANZ SE | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
ABRDN Alternative Funds Ltd.
 ABRDN Alternative Funds Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, ABRDN Alternative Funds Ltd. is a British company that helps individuals make good choices with their life savings. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The company provides a wide range of tools and online services for advisers to manage their client bank and streamline their business. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SLTM Ltd.
 SLTM Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance SLTM Ltd. provides financial intermediary services. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Fettes Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd.
 Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd. produces free digital programmes for their concerts. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The internationally celebrated orchestra aims to provide live orchestral music to as many people as possible by touring extensively. The CEO of the British company is Gavin Reid. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of St. Andrews | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
LGT Wealth Management Ltd.
 LGT Wealth Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance LGT Wealth Management Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and formerly known as Abrdn Capital Ltd. In 2023, they became a subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately owned by LGT Group Foundation in Liechtenstein. LGT Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management services for private clients, charities and pension schemes. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer | |
| SCHRODERS PLC | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| UBS | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
TheCityUK
 TheCityUK Financial ConglomeratesFinance TheCityUK is a membership body that advocates for the financial and related professional services industry based in the UK. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company champions the industry and produces evidence of its importance to the wider national economy. The CEO of the company is Miles Celic. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Edinburgh Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Glasgow | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Financial Services Trade & Investment Board | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Centre for Policy Studies Ltd.
 Centre for Policy Studies Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Centre for Policy Studies Ltd. provides education services for tax and cost of living, business and enterprise, housing and welfare. The private company is based in London, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS PLC | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd.
 The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd.
 Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Head-Fixed Income Invts | |
| University of Trier | College/University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Portfolio Manager-Equities | 72 |
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