Robert Gordon's College’s Post

As we continue the week-long celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, we recognise the significant contribution of Martin Gilbert from the Class of ‘73 to the North East of Scotland. As co-founder and CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management from 1983-2017, Martin led the company to become one of the world’s leading independent asset managers through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2017, Aberdeen merged with Standard Life to form Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) and in the latter years Martin worked as Vice Chairman of the group and Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investments. Martin continues to be a key figure in the Scottish and UK financial and investment sector. He is Chairman of Revolut Limited, AssetCo and Toscafund. Also the Non-Executive Director at Glencore plc and Chairman of Sky PLC from 2016 - 2018. Between 1995 and 2013 Martin was Chairman of FirstGroup plc. Martin is also a Non-Executive Director of the PGA European Tour. Martin is recognised internationally for his experience in business and the financial sector and in 2015 was ranked 22nd out of 900+ individuals by Harvard Business Review in its list of the world’s top performing CEOs, and during Global Entrepreneurship Week we are thrilled to showcase his remarkable achievements. #GEW2024 #RGCAlumni #RGCCommunity #RobertGordonsCollege #HMCschool #SCISschools Scottish Council of Independent Schools HMC (The Heads' Conference) Independent Schools Council Robin Macpherson

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Hugh Little

Chairman of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC

1mo

The Boss.

Duncan Fraser

Managing Director, DGF Consultancy ltd

4w

A one off who has left an indelible mark on this city

Liz Clark

Emeritus Senior Lecturer at University of Aberdeen

4w

A shining example of entrepreneurial attitude from a very young age! We knew even then he’d be a star and so it proved 👏🏻

Nigel Storer

Senior Director, North American Insurance - abrdn Investments Inc.

4w

Very well deserved recognition. A tremendous leader in our industry.

Harvey Smith

M D at H S Consultancy Services Ltd

4w

One of the most innovative entrepreneurs to come out of Aberdeen .

Alan Chalmers

Board Advisor, Chartered Accountant, Media and Events Specialist, Former Publisher and Founder of Funds Europe

4w

Well deserved recognition.

Radhika Ajmera

Chair, Audit Chair and Non-Executive Director for various abrdn closed end and open end funds listed in North America

1w

Hugely well deserved recognition - congratulations!

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Bill Storie, Bermuda

Private tours of the History & Culture of Bermuda. Historical Raconteur. Writer. Author. Philanthropist.

4w

Aye, Aye Fit like?. The boy's dun well. 🙋

Calum McNiven

Head of Counterparty and Derivative Management at abrdn

4w

Unusual of you to be sporting a tie, Martin! Leading by example to the RGC students - well done.

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