About the speaker
Investment Specialist
Ben is an investment specialist in the Clients Department. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2011. Ben previously qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked for several years in San Francisco with a variety of clients in the Asset Management industry. Ben returned to Scotland to take up a role in Private Equity. He is a CFA Charterholder and graduated in Economics from the University of St Andrews in 2000.
Related funds
Global Alpha Fund
To produce capital growth over the long term by investing primarily in global equities. Performance will be measured against the MSCI ACWI Index.
Worldwide Global Alpha Fund
The Worldwide Global Alpha Fund aims to provide returns comprising capital growth and dividend income over the long term by investing primarily in global equities which are listed, traded or dealt in on Regulated Markets worldwide.Global Alpha Growth Fund
The Global Alpha Growth Fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the MSCI ACWI Index, as stated in sterling, by at least 2 per cent per annum over rolling five-year periods.
Related investment strategies
Global Alpha
Ambitious growth investing in exceptional companies, prioritising long-term sustainability and competitive advantages for lasting success.
Global Alpha Paris Aligned
Climate-conscious investing in exceptional growth companies worldwide, using investment floor insights to find diverse opportunities.
Responsible Global Alpha
Invest with ambition: We aim to unlock exceptional growth potential through long-term, sustainable competitive advantage.