- Non-executive Director, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust since 2021 and Chair of Management Engagement Committee. Internal board level experience as CEO of Putnam Investments Limited; broad fiduciary experience including extensive interaction with Fund Boards of Trustees- wide-ranging international experience from living and working in Europe, the US and Asia. Managed and mentored respected global investment team including units based in London, Boston, Tokyo and Singapore. Transparent management approach based on high personal integrity and leading by example - In-depth understanding of markets, investor attitudes and investment processes through 20+ years’ experience as Portfolio Manager, Director of Research and Co-head of Equities, including oversight of ESG team- Historic corporate finance experience focused on M&A, equity issuance and restructuring