James Will

Director/Board Member at JPMORGAN EUROPEAN DISCOVERY TRUST PLC

Net worth: 171 275 $ as of 2026-06-29

71 year

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James Robert Will is Chairman at BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc since 2025.
Independent Non-Executive Director at JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Plc since 2024.
Non-Executive Director at Invesco Asia Dragon Trust Plc since 2025.
Former Chairman & Senior Partner at Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP from 2004 to 2014.
Non-Executive Chairman at The Scottish Investment Trust Plc from 2016 to 2022.
Independent Chairman at Asia Dragon Trust Plc from 2019 to 2025.
Non-Executive Director at JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Plc in 2022.
Senior Independent Director at Herald Investment Trust Plc from 2021 to 2025.
Council Member at CBI Scotland from 2011 to 2014.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
INVESCO ASIA DRAGON TRUST PLC GBP 0.01%	2025-02-26	13,000 ( 0.01% )	85 667 $	2026-06-29
JPMORGAN EUROPEAN DISCOVERY TRUST PLC 0.01%	2025-03-30	10,000 ( 0.01% )	85 608 $	2026-06-29

James Will active positions

Companies	Position	Start
JPMORGAN EUROPEAN DISCOVERY TRUST PLC	Director/Board Member	2024-07-23
INVESCO ASIA DRAGON TRUST PLC	Director/Board Member	2025-02-13

All active positions of James Will

Former positions of James Will

Companies	Position	End
HERALD INVESTMENT TRUST PLC	Director/Board Member	2025-03-23
ASIA DRAGON TRUST	Chairman	2025-02-13
JPMORGAN GLOBAL GROWTH & INCOME PLC	Director/Board Member	2022-11-02
SCOTTISH INVESTMENT TRUST	Chairman	2022-08-31
CBI Scotland CBI Scotland CBI Scotland is part of the Confederation of British Industry, a business membership organization established in 1965 that serves as the collective voice of businesses across all sectors, sizes, and regions. The company is based in London, UK. CBI Scotland engages companies in economic surveys and provides sector-specific analysis to influence government policy and support business planning. The organization offers members access to economic intelligence, consultancy services, policy expertise, and networking opportunities with business and political leaders through events such as conferences and regional dinners. It addresses business challenges including economic stagnation, regulatory burdens, workforce shortages, and rising costs by facilitating member participation in policy roundtables and working groups. CBI Scotland provides tailored resources for senior teams across various functions to connect locally and nationally, influencing devolved governments and UK-wide policy. The organization delivers economic forecasts, sector insights, and analysis on issues like taxation, labor markets, net zero initiatives, and international trade, helping members navigate economic uncertainties and plan for sustainable growth. It also publishes reports on business tax burdens and the economic impacts of government budgets. Membership benefits include access to raw data, exclusive content, discounts on events and services, and use of central facilities.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2014-11-30

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Private companies	9
Throgmorton Trust Plc (The) Throgmorton Trust Plc (The) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
The Scottish Investment Trust Plc The Scottish Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Plc JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
Herald Investment Trust Plc Herald Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
Asia Dragon Trust Plc Asia Dragon Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust	Miscellaneous
Invesco Asia Trust Plc Invesco Asia Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Plc JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
CBI Scotland CBI Scotland CBI Scotland is part of the Confederation of British Industry, a business membership organization established in 1965 that serves as the collective voice of businesses across all sectors, sizes, and regions. The company is based in London, UK. CBI Scotland engages companies in economic surveys and provides sector-specific analysis to influence government policy and support business planning. The organization offers members access to economic intelligence, consultancy services, policy expertise, and networking opportunities with business and political leaders through events such as conferences and regional dinners. It addresses business challenges including economic stagnation, regulatory burdens, workforce shortages, and rising costs by facilitating member participation in policy roundtables and working groups. CBI Scotland provides tailored resources for senior teams across various functions to connect locally and nationally, influencing devolved governments and UK-wide policy. The organization delivers economic forecasts, sector insights, and analysis on issues like taxation, labor markets, net zero initiatives, and international trade, helping members navigate economic uncertainties and plan for sustainable growth. It also publishes reports on business tax burdens and the economic impacts of government budgets. Membership benefits include access to raw data, exclusive content, discounts on events and services, and use of central facilities.