Baillie Gifford has appointed Ross Mathison as a portfolio manager of its Global Income Growth Fund and Responsible Global Equity Income Fund.
In the role, which commenced at the start of 2022, Mathison is working alongside existing managers James Dow and Toby Ross in managing these funds.
Mathison joined the company in 2019, previously serving as an investment manager. Prior to this, he worked at Aviva Investors, and Standard Life Investments, where he served for nine years.
Director of retail marketing and distribution at Baillie Gifford, James Budden, said: “Ross’ appointment recognises the significant contribution he has made since he joined Baillie Gifford two years ago. This new role will see him assume greater responsibilities for decision making and overall portfolio construction.
“His promotion further strengthens an already experienced and successful team whose total returns to shareholders have proved resilient through volatile times for income investors.”
The £814 million Global Income Fund aims to achieve growth in income and capital over rolling five-year periods, while also delivering a higher yield than that of the MSCI ACWI Index.
December 2021 saw the £312 million Responsible Global Equity Income Fund achieve its three-year track record. With it seeking to invest responsibly in companies delivering a resilient income stream along with real growth in income and capital, it’s no wonder the fund is ranked second of 48 in its sector, as of 30 November 2021.
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