Sandy Nairn
Director/Board Member at GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Alasdair Gordon MacKenzie Nairn is the founder of Edinburgh Partners Ltd.
(founded in 2003) where he holds the title of Chief Executive & Investment Partner.
He currently holds the position of Executive Director at Global Opportunities Trust Plc and is an Associate at CFA Society of the UK.
In the past, he has held positions such as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman at Vebnet (Holdings) Ltd., Deputy Executive Chairman at Vebnet Ltd., Director-Global Equity Research at Franklin Resources, Inc., Director at Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd., Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at The Mercantile Investment Trust Plc (from 2014 to 2018), Director at Hill Samuel Asset Management Ltd, Director at Waverley General Private Equity Ltd., Chief Investment Officer at SW Funding Plc, Chief Investment Officer at abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd.
(in 2003), Portfolio Manager at Murray Johnstone Ltd., Portfolio Manager at Anglo & Overseas Plc, and Executive Vice President at Global Equity Research Ltd.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde in 1982 and a doctorate degree from Strathclyde Business School in 1985.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/2023 | 4,534,822 ( 15.52% ) | 16 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
Sandy Nairn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC | Director/Board Member | 13/03/2022 |
Edinburgh Partners Ltd.
 Edinburgh Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2002 |
CFA Society of the UK
 CFA Society of the UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Sandy Nairn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE MERCANTILE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Director/Board Member | 22/05/2018 |
Anglo & Overseas Plc
 Anglo & Overseas Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Anglo & Overseas Plc is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The company's investment policy is to invest in portfolio comprising principally securities of publicly quoted companies worldwide which the investment manager considers to be undervalued on the basis of their earnings potential. The company may also invest up to 5 percent of its gross assets in unquoted securities and up to 10 percent of its gross assets in other listed investment companies or funds, including investment trusts. The investment manager of the company is Edinburgh Partners Ltd. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in Exeter, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 16/03/2011 |
Vebnet (Holdings) Ltd.
 Vebnet (Holdings) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vebnet (Holdings) Plc develops and supplies Web based software solutions and services to support the communication, delivery and administration of employee benefit schemes. It offers flexible benefits, online statements, reward strategies and employee communication. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 09/10/2008 |
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. | Chief Investment Officer | 28/02/2003 |
| Global Equity Research Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2000 |
Training of Sandy Nairn
| University of Strathclyde | Undergraduate Degree |
| Strathclyde Business School | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
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SW Funding Plc
 SW Funding Plc Life/Health InsuranceFinance SW Funding plc provides life insurance, pension plans, financial services and associated marketing services. Its Scottish Widows Investment Partnership segment manages client funds. The company was founded in 1815 and is located in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Global Opportunities Trust Plc
 Global Opportunities Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Global Opportunities Trust Plc is a closed-end investment fund and investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with real long-term total return by investing globally in undervalued securities. The company was founded on November 13, 2003 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd.
 Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. (FTIML) is the Great Britain-based global investment management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Global Investors Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Founded in 1985, FTIML is headquartered in London and provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to clients in jurisdictions worldwide, which include registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as Separate Accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients. | Finance |
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. | Finance |
The Mercantile Investment Trust Plc
 The Mercantile Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Mercantile Investment Trust Plc is a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to achieve long term capital growth from a portfolio of medium and smaller companies. The company was founded on December 8, 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Vebnet (Holdings) Ltd.
Vebnet (Holdings) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vebnet (Holdings) Plc develops and supplies Web based software solutions and services to support the communication, delivery and administration of employee benefit schemes. It offers flexible benefits, online statements, reward strategies and employee communication. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
| Murray Johnstone Ltd. | Finance |
Vebnet Ltd.
 Vebnet Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vebnet Ltd. provides application software services. It develops and distributes web-based technology services. The firm deploys technology for the management and administration of fixed, flexible, and voluntary employee programs. The company was founded by Gerry O'Neil and Sandy Nairn in 2000 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
| Hill Samuel Asset Management Ltd | Finance |
Edinburgh Partners Ltd.
Edinburgh Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts. | Finance |
Anglo & Overseas Plc
Anglo & Overseas Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Anglo & Overseas Plc is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The company's investment policy is to invest in portfolio comprising principally securities of publicly quoted companies worldwide which the investment manager considers to be undervalued on the basis of their earnings potential. The company may also invest up to 5 percent of its gross assets in unquoted securities and up to 10 percent of its gross assets in other listed investment companies or funds, including investment trusts. The investment manager of the company is Edinburgh Partners Ltd. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in Exeter, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
CFA Society of the UK
CFA Society of the UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year. | Commercial Services |
Waverley General Private Equity Ltd.
 Waverley General Private Equity Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of abrdn Plc, Waverley General Private Equity Ltd. is a British company that provides miscellaneous business credit agencies. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Finance |
| Global Equity Research Ltd. |
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