Karen McKellar
Director/Board Member at THE MERCHANTS TRUST PLC
Net worth: 38 879 $ as of 30/04/2024
Network origin in Karen McKellar first degree
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Abrdn Investment Management Ltd.
 Abrdn Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance 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.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 197 |
University of Strathclyde
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 32 |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 8 | |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 8 |
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Companies connected to Karen McKellar via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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Ignis Investment Services Ltd.
 Ignis Investment Services Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer Economist Analyst-Fixed Income Director of Investments | |
Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd.
 Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance 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. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance 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. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Director of Investments Market Strategist Analyst-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
abrdn Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, 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., which is 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. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Director of Investments Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Head-Equity Investments | |
| ABRDN PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ABRDN EQUITY INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Investment Officer Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Invesco Asset Management Ltd.
 Invesco Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis. | Investment Managers | Head-Equity Investments Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Newton Investment Management Ltd.
 Newton Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Head-Equity Investments Analyst-Equity | |
Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd.
 Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Lothian, UK. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd.
 Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Market Strategist | |
Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd.
 Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Aberdeen Real Estate Operations Ltd. is a private company that provides real estate services. The company is based in Aberdeen, UK and was founded in 1996. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Loretto School Ltd.
 Loretto School Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Loretto School Ltd. is a British company that was founded in 1827. The private company is based in East Lothian, UK. The company offers both junior and senior school programs, as well as an elite player program. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
LGT Wealth Management Ltd.
 LGT Wealth Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance LGT Wealth Management Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and formerly known as Abrdn Capital Ltd. In 2023, they became a subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately owned by LGT Group Foundation in Liechtenstein. LGT Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management services for private clients, charities and pension schemes. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer | |
BlackRock International Ltd.
 BlackRock International Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock International Ltd. (BIL) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of BlackRock Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Edinburgh and manages assets for institutional clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles and US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. BIL is socially responsible investors which has mandates that explicitly address social, ethical, or environmental considerations. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Baillie Gifford & Co.
 Baillie Gifford & Co. Investment ManagersFinance 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. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| SHIRES INCOME PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer | |
Standard Life Foundation
 Standard Life Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Standard Life Foundation operates as a grant making foundation. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Warwick | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| HDFC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HDFC ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd.
 Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Portfolio Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 2009. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Investment Association
 The Investment Association Investment ManagersFinance The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Robert Fleming & Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Nilfisk SpA
 Nilfisk SpA Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Nilfisk SpA produces and supplies cleaning products. The company is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
PGA European Tour
 PGA European Tour Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services PGA European Tour operates men's professional golf tours. The private company is based in Virginia Water, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd.
 Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Alliancebernstein Corp. of Delaware, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm provides fundamental research and full service execution services to institutional clients globally. They offer bottom-up coverage and portfolio strategies supported by sophisticated quantitative tools. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| NILFISK HOLDING A/S | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
PGA European Tour Productions Ltd.
 PGA European Tour Productions Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services PGA European Tour Productions Ltd. offers acquisition, production and distribution of television coverage of golf tournaments. The firm also offers development of related commercial opporutnities. The company is headquartered in Surrey, the United Kingdom. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
| RATHBONES GROUP PLC | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
| Warwick Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
AXA Investment Managers GS Ltd.
 AXA Investment Managers GS Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of AXA SA, AXA Investment Managers GS Ltd. is a British company that provides lending and trading services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1998. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chairman | |
| MURRAY INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Trinity College, Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
CCLA Investment Management Ltd.
 CCLA Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance CCLA Investment Management Ltd. (CCLA) is an independent Great Britain-based specialist investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Hackremco (No. 367) Ltd. and as Church, Charity and Local Authority Fund Managers Ltd. CCLA manages investments for charities, religious organizations and the public sector. They also offer segregated investment management for larger funds and do not offer services to private individuals. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
SIS Ventures Ltd.
 SIS Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance SIS Ventures Ltd. (SIS Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Social Investment Scotland founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
The Investor Forum CIC
 The Investor Forum CIC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Alpha Strategic Ltd.
 Alpha Strategic Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Alpha Strategic Ltd. engages in providing services to hedge fund management businesses and investment to acquire high quality diversified revenue streams. It acquires shares in, or enters joint ventures with, or provide services to, hedge fund management businesses, so as to acquire high-quality diversified revenue streams. Alpha Strategic was founded by Christopher Laurie Malthouse and Colin Barrow on March 10, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
| ABERDEEN NEW INDIA INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| BLACKROCK ENERGY&RESOURCES INCM TRST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| Gladstone Memorial Trust | Chairman | ||
| Edinburgh UK Smaller Cos. Tracker Trust Plc | Director/Board Member | ||
| AVI GLOBAL TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| United States | 3 |
| India | 3 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 28 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Miscellaneous | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 131 |
| Portfolio Manager-Equities | 95 |
| Analyst-Equity | 47 |
| Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | 41 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 37 |
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| Josephine Dixon | 25 |
| Andrew Robson | 22 |
| Jutta af Rosenborg | 21 |
| Norman Skeoch | 19 |
| Nicholas Drakesmith | 16 |
| Euan Munro | 12 |
| Rita Dhut | 11 |
| James Baird Aird | 11 |
| Colin Clark | 10 |
| Roderick Paris | 8 |
| Archie James Struthers | 8 |
| Iain Pyle | 7 |
| Guy Walker | 6 |
| James Millard | 5 |
| Lesley Elizabeth Duncan | 5 |
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