Network origin in Kirsty Desson first degree
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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 (LON: 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. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 170 |
Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd.
 Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 57 |
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Companies connected to Kirsty Desson via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Equity | |
Martin Currie, Inc. (United States)
 Martin Currie, Inc. (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Martin Currie, Inc. is the American hedge fund management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, Martin Currie primarily offers investment management services through segregated accounts and through managed portfolios via pooled-fund structures for clients worldwide, such as financial institutions, charities, foundations, pension funds and investment trusts. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Schroder Investment Management Ltd.
 Schroder Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Newton Investment Management Ltd.
 Newton Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) 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, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Equity | |
Baillie Gifford & Co.
 Baillie Gifford & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Baillie Gifford & Co. is an independent, global investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1908 and is wholly-owned by their partners. Baillie Gifford manages assets for pension funds, institutions, corporates, foundations, charities and retail investors. They are a socially responsible investor which works with their fund managers to assess ESG concerns both before and after investing in companies. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| ABRDN PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer | |
Abrdn Asia Ltd.
 Abrdn Asia Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Abrdn Asia Ltd. is the wholly owned, Singapore-based asset management subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN), a global investment company headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Hugh Young in 1992 as Aberdeen Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. and subsequently renamed into Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd. in 2018. They became Abrdn Asia Ltd. in 2021. Abrdn Asia provides investment advisory services to a variety of institutional clients, such as corporate plans, non-profit organizations, public plans, governments, private investors, multi-employer plans, financial institutions, sub-advised funds and pooled investment vehicles, encompassing both affiliated and unaffiliated US and non-US Registered Funds and US and non-US unregistered funds, among others. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
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 Analyst-Fixed Income | |
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 Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| ABRDN EQUITY INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABRDN NEW DAWN INVESTMENT TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer | |
| ABRDN ASIA FOCUS PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer | |
Artemis Investment Management LLP
 Artemis Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| University of Glasgow | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management)
 Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University Of Dundee | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Economist Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd.
 Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd. is a company that provides real estate services. The company is based in Aberdeen, UK and was founded in 1996. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member 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 | |
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 | |
Ignis Investment Management Ltd.
 Ignis Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Ignis Investment Management Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services. The company is based in London, UK. | Investment Managers | 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 | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Standard Life Oversea Holdings Ltd.
 Standard Life Oversea Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Standard Life Oversea Holdings Ltd. provides financial investment services. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| ABRDN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND INC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Loretto School Ltd.
 Loretto School Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Loretto School Ltd. is a British company that was founded in 1827. The private company is based in East Lothian, UK. The company offers both junior and senior school programs, as well as an elite player program. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Pacific Capital Partners Ltd.
 Pacific Capital Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Pacific Capital Partners Ltd., trading as Pacific Asset Management (PAM), is an alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Jonathan Mitchell and Mark Shoberg in 1993. They are owned by Pacific Investments Management Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Pacific Investments Ltd. They provide asset management solutions to high net worth individual and institutional clients. PAM is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
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. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Scottish Mutual Pep & ISA Managers Ltd.
 Scottish Mutual Pep & ISA Managers Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Scottish Mutual Pep & ISA Managers Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Ignis Nominees Ltd.
 Ignis Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Ignis Nominees Ltd. acts as a nominee, trust, and depository. The private company is based in Glasgow, UK. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Select Japan (TK Holdings UK) Ltd.
 Select Japan (TK Holdings UK) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Select Japan (TK Holdings UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides real estate services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2014. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 |
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| United States | 12 |
| Singapore | 2 |
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| Miscellaneous | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 2 |
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| Portfolio Manager-Equities | 104 |
| Analyst-Equity | 57 |
| Director/Board Member | 51 |
| Head-Equity Investments | 42 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 39 |
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