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Martin Currie Global Portfolio names new chair as Gaskell steps down
Gillian Watson appointed chair
The board of Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust has appointed Gillian Watson as Chair in succession to Neil Gaskell
Gillian Watson has been appointed chair of the Martin Currie Global Portfolio trust as Neil Gaskell steps down after nine years in the role.
Watson, who takes up the position as of today (1 February), has been a non-executive director of the trust since April 2013. She is currently senior managing director at Edinburgh-based boutique corporate.
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Gillian Watson named Martin Currie chair as Gaskell steps down Feb 01, 2021 By Funds Europe
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust has named Gillian Watson as chair, taking over from Neil Gaskell who steps down following nine years in the role.
Watson, currently senior managing director at boutique advisory firm Noble & Co, has been a non-executive director of the trust since 2013. She holds various other non-executive director positions.
Under Gaskell, the company saw its assets grow to over £300 million.
Gaskell said: “The trust has gone from strength to strength and, through continual improvement, we have built a world-class investment proposition that is increasingly recognised as a leader in many respects, not least ESG.”