Donald I. MacKay

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.

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.

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.

Alpha Insurance Analysts Ltd. engages in operation of an advisory business and members’ agency that provides private and corporate investors with underwriting advice and administrative services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Part of Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd., Scottish Friendly Asset Managers Ltd. provides fund administration services. The company is based in Glasgow, UK. Fiona Catherine McBain has been the CEO of the British company since 2006.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Bank of Scotland Plc provides banking and financial services. Its services include current accounts, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans to personal and business banking customers; and lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management and debt capital markets services to commercial customers. The company was founded on July 17, 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Aegon UK Plc provides retirement, workplace savings, and protection solutions. The company was founded on December 1, 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cornelian Asset Managers Ltd. (Cornelian) is a Scottish specialist investment firm headquartered in Edinburgh. Founded in 1992, the firm was formerly known as Noble Asset Managers Ltd. and changed their name to Cornelian Asset Managers in 2005. They are a subsidiary of Cornelian Asset Managers Group Ltd., ultimately held by Brooks MacDonald Group plc (LON: BRK). Cornelian creates and actively manages high quality, diversified, multi-asset portfolios and risk-managed funds to clients ranging from individuals and their families to large pension funds and charities.

Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd. engages in the provision of financial products and services. It offers investments, bonds, and insurance. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

MGM Advantage Life Ltd. provides financial services, pension products, life insurance, mortgages and annuities to customers in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Buddi Ltd. develops mobile alarm and tagging technology. It offers personal location technology that helps provide personal emergency response service, detect automatic fall alert, find location and 24 hour monitoring services. The firm’s technology is used worldwide by justice authorities, healthcare professionals and individuals. The company was founded by Sara Elizabeth Murray in 2005 and is headquartered in Rickmansworth, the United Kingdom.

J.W. Galloway Ltd. manufactures and distributes meat products. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Sterling, the United Kingdom.

Part of John Wood Group Plc, Wood Pensions Trustee Ltd. provides services to insurance agencies. The company is based in Knutsford, UK.

Part of abrdn Plc, Lloyds TSB Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

Part of Galliford Try Holdings Plc, Hub South East Scotland Ltd. provides commercial building construction and project management services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded in 2010. Paul James McGirk has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Part of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, U K Insurance Ltd. is a British company that provides general insurance services. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 1974.

Monzo Bank Ltd. provides investment banking services. It offers digital retail bank, fintech and digital banking. The company was founded by Paul Rippon, Jonas Huckestein, Gary Dolman, Tom Blomfield and Jason Bates in February 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy is a British company that focuses on building people's skills and capabilities through learning. The private company is based in London, UK. The company works with people in the humanitarian sector and beyond to prepare for and respond to crises. The company was founded in 2015. The CEO is Saba Almubaslat.

Save the Children Fund is an organization that focuses on providing aid to children affected by climate change, COVID-19, and conflict. The non-profit company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in Myanmar. The British company is currently working to combat the largest hunger crisis in decades and provide education to millions of children in poverty. The company was founded in 1919 by Dorothy Buxton, Eglantyne Jebb. Gwen Hines has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London.