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
A one off who has left an indelible mark on this city
A shining example of entrepreneurial attitude from a very young age! We knew even then he’d be a star and so it proved 👏🏻
Very well deserved recognition. A tremendous leader in our industry.
Outstanding
One of the most innovative entrepreneurs to come out of Aberdeen .
Well deserved recognition.
Hugely well deserved recognition - congratulations!
Aye, Aye Fit like?. The boy's dun well. 🙋
Unusual of you to be sporting a tie, Martin! Leading by example to the RGC students - well done.
Chairman of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC
1moThe Boss.