Carolyn Ann Bell

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.

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.

Blackfriars Asset Management Ltd. (Blackfriars) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The Hamon Investment Group Pte Ltd. in Hong Kong. Located in London, the firm was established in 1998 as part of WestAM. In 2006, BNY Mellon acquired 50% of WestAM to form WestLB Mellon Asset Management UK Ltd. Blackfriars is a specialist investment boutique. Their clients include savings banks, commercial banks, corporations, foundations, endowments, governments, central banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. The firm manages segregated accounts and mutual funds including the Luxembourg-registered Compass umbrella fund.

Part of Aegon Ltd., Aegon Asset Management Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The company was founded in 2000. The CEO is Kirstie Sarah MacGillivray.

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.

2Xideas AG is an independent, partner-owned investment firm headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2013 and manages two Luxembourg UCITS and SIF fund for qualified investors.

Marathon Asset Management Ltd. (dba Marathon-London) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Neil M. Ostrer in 2019. Marathon-London provides discretionary investment management services to corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, educational institutions, endowments, state and government entities such as sovereign funds, registered mutual funds, pooled investment vehicles such as non-US funds which includes undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities, alternative investment funds plus other institutional investors and corporations.

ING Bank NV (Broker) (ING Bank-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of ING Bank NV, an investment bank headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. (AMS: INGA; NYSE: ING), a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation. The firm was founded in 1991 through the merger of Nationale-Nederlanden and NMB Postbank Groep. ING Bank-Broker provides brokerage services to institutions, large corporations, and medium-sized companies.

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

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.

KBI Global Investors Ltd. (KBI) is the Irish asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN) in France. The firm was founded in 1980 and was formerly known as Kleinwort Benson Investors Dublin Ltd. They were renamed KBI Global Investors Ltd. in 2016. Headquartered in Dublin, the firm is committed to growing their capability as a specialist provider of innovative equity investment strategies for institutional investors. KBI is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and integrated ESG practices into their investment process.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is a UK-based charity that focuses on providing specialist support to those affected by pancreatic cancer. The British company offers a support line that can be reached at no cost, and invest in research to drive awareness and change. Diana Jupp has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2017.

Clydesdale Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking, private banking and business banking. The company was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom..

Denholm Oilfield Services Ltd. provides oil and gas services. The firm offers asset maintenance, decontamination, decommissioning, energy logistics, electrical and installation, heavy and light fabrication, metrology and calibration, precision engineering, machining and welding, valve sales, management, repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Tillit Ltd. is a DIY investment platform that aims to make it easier for people to find and invest in funds. The company is based in London, UK. Tillit empowers investors to make informed investment decisions and stay in control of their portfolio by discovering and comparing funds with ease, finding out their purpose and objectives, and investing in handpicked funds, investment trusts, and ETFs with confidence and conviction. The British company was founded by Felicia Mona Charlie Hjertman, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Berggruen Holdings (Private Equity) (Berggruen Holdings) is a private equity subsidiary of Berggruen Holdings, Inc. founded by Nicolas Berggruen in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd. (BGO) is the wholly-owned, Scotland-based investment management subsidiary of Baillie Gifford & Co. in Great Britain. Founded in 1983, BGO is headquartered in Edinburgh and provides investment management and advisory services in specialist equity, fixed-income and multi-asset portfolios to non-UK clients.

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.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

Kiltearn Partners LLP (Kiltearn) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 2011 by Murdo Murchison and his founding partners, with the support of Silchester International Investors. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiltearn Ltd. Kiltearn offers a single global equity program, managed with a disciplined value investment philosophy.

BP Group Plc operates as a holding company. The firm operates through its subsidiaries and provides exploration and production, refining and marketing of petroleum, natural gas, power, renewables, and other related products. The company is located in London, UK

Virgin Money Plc operates as a retail bank. It offers savings, investments, mortgages, credit and prepaid cards, travel insurance, home insurance and life insurance. The company was founded by Richard Branson in 1995 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Part of Virgin Money UK Plc, CYB Investments Ltd. is a company that provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Leeds, UK.

Flight Centre South Africa Pty Ltd. Operates as a travel agency. It offers flight services for holidays, tour, cruise and adventure. The firm operates its offices through Asia, Australia, Europe and United States of America. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cinven Group Ltd (Cinven Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Midmar Capital LLP is a privately-owned alternative investment firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 2010 by John Gallacher, James Nicol and Alistair MacDonald. Midmar Capital provides regulatory incubation and support services for start-up investment businesses with a focus upon alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.

Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management Europe (CFAME) is an investment management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Formerly known as Merrion Capital Investment Managers Ltd., the firm was founded in 1986 and was acquired in 2018 by Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Ltd., which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. CFAME manages a range of investment funds and portfolios on behalf of institutional, corporate, non-profit clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Dundas Partners LLP (Dundas) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Alan McFarlane in 2010 and formerly known as Dundas Global Investors Ltd. Dundas offers portfolio management services directly to clients in separately managed accounts and indirectly through pooled investment vehicles. Their clients include: a US registered mutual fund, pooled investment vehicles, investment advisers, professional clients, institutional investors such as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, endowment funds and other charitable organizations in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and UK.

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).