Neil R. Dunford

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

British Computer Society (BCS) is a professional organization that provides over 70 certifications in 12 core subject areas, delivered in over 200 countries. The organization serves over 68,000 members including practitioners, businesses, academics, and students, in the UK and internationally. BCS was founded by Anil Hansjee and is based in Swindon, UK, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. BCS promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. BCS offers a range of certifications, scholarships, and higher education qualifications, as well as training providers and adult education centers to help individuals progress in their IT careers. The organization also supports education and learning in the digital space and celebrates the IT industry and the amazing people using tech for good.

Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. (RAM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Rathbones Group Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. Originally founded as Laurence Keen Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1989, the firm was acquired by the Rathbone Group in 1995 and was renamed Rathbone Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1999. They became Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. in 2023. Headquartered in London, RAM manages the Rathbone family of equity and fixed-income funds for retail investors and segregated institutional accounts.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

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.

JPMorgan Elect Plc is a closed-end investment company. It offers three investment choices: Managed Growth, Managed Income, and Managed Cash. The Managed Growth includes long term capital growth from investing in a range of investment trusts and open-ended funds. The Managed Income comprises growth of income with potential for a long term capital growth by investing primarily in UK equities. The Managed Cash invests primarily in GBP denominated short-term debt securities. The company was founded on September 16, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. engages in the provision of equipment, products, and consumables for the horticulture industry. Its products include bedding plants, bulbs and seeds, houseplants, shrubs, roses, bird care, garden clothing and accessories, garden machinery and tools, pots, planters and hanging baskets, outdoor heating, garden decor and water features, and outdoor lighting. The company was founded by James Dobbie in 1865 and is headquartered in Lasswade, the United kingdom.

The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association (RUKBA) is a registered charity founded in 1863 which operates as Independent Age. Located in London, RUKBA aims to help older UK or Republic of Ireland residents living on low incomes remain independent in their own homes by providing them with a small additional income, grants for emergencies and aids to mobility. The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for the charity under the terms of its Royal Charter. They meet at least four times a year to conduct the normal business of the charity and to assess reports on performance against the Charity Plan approved by the Trustees. The Trustees delegate the day-to-day management to the Chief Executive and staff.

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers Ltd. provides investment and financial services. It offers unit trusts, investment trusts, pension funds, offshore funds and other asset management vehicles including savings accounts. The company headquartered in London, UK.

Part of GAM Holding AG, GAM Sterling Management Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1983.

Martin McColl Retail Ltd. engages in the operation and management of convenience and newsagent store chains. It supplies newspapers, magazines, tobacco, groceries, and impulse products. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Brentwood, the United Kingdom.

Tomorrow's People Trust Ltd. provides social services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK.

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates as hospital. Its services include maternity, medical, the neonatal, musculoskeletal, research and development services. The company is headquartered in Essex, the United Kingdom.

Punjab National Bank (International) Ltd. provides banking services. It offers current account, internet banking, business accounts, savings account, fixed deposits and credit and debit cards. The company was incorporated on April 13, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Foundation for Information Policy Research operates a think tank that studies the interaction between information technology and government, business, and civil society. The private company is based in Sandy, UK.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is a British company that provides a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) to critically ill and injured patients in Essex, Herts, and surrounding areas. The non-profit company is based in Colchester, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The dispatch team works 24/7 to ensure that the helicopters and RRVs are deployed to the most critical incidents. The company was founded in 1997 by Brian Shipley, and Jane Susan Gurney has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

Part of British Computer Society, BCS Learning & Development Ltd. is a company that provides over 70 certifications in 12 core subject areas to advance professional IT skills. The company is based in Swindon, UK. The company delivers recognized certification in over 200 countries. The IT Industry Awards set the performance benchmark in IT, recognizing exceptional people, projects, and technology innovation. The company was founded in 1971. The CEO is Lucy Emma Ireland.