Directorate Change - Group CEO Appointment

abrdn PLC

10 September 2024

 

abrdn plc

abrdn appoints Jason Windsor as Group CEO

Jason Windsor, previously Group Chief Financial Officer and currently Interim Group Chief Executive Officer, has today been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of abrdn plc ("abrdn" or "the Group"), subject to regulatory approval.

On 24 May 2024, abrdn announced the commencement of the process of moving to fresh leadership, following the strategic repositioning of the company to a specialist asset manager, and a digitally-focused wealth manager.

A formal succession process was initiated at that time, supported by an external search firm, which resulted in the Board considering a number of candidates for the role, both internal and external, in line with the Group's long term succession planning.

Sir Douglas Flint, Chairman of abrdn, said:

"I am delighted that Jason emerged from what was a very thorough process as the unanimous choice of the Board to lead abrdn in its next phase.  He has made a huge impression both internally and externally since he joined abrdn, particularly as someone whose actions evidence he cares deeply about our clients and customers and our people.  I very much look forward to working with him as our new CEO."

Jason Windsor, said:

"I am honoured to have been chosen to lead abrdn.  I see significant headroom in each of our three core businesses, with the potential to generate a step-change in performance for our clients and customers, and for our shareholders.

My job now is to work with the talented team at abrdn to realise this opportunity and to build a more efficient, growing business with a culture that sustains long-term success."

Ian Jenkins will continue in the role of abrdn's Interim Group Chief Financial Officer.  A search process for a permanent appointment into the Group Chief Financial Officer role will now be commenced.

Information regarding the compensation arrangements for Jason Windsor are set out in the Appendix and follow the Remuneration Policy approved by shareholders at the 2024 Annual General Meeting.

10 September 2024

Enquiries:

Media Sarah Moody Duncan Young	[phone] [phone]
Institutional Equity Investors Duncan Heath	[phone]
Group Secretariat Iain Jones	[phone]

Notes

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11.

This announcement contains inside information. The person responsible for making this announcement on behalf of the Group is Iain Jones (Group Company Secretary).

LEI number of abrdn plc: 0TMBS544NMO7GLCE7H90

Classification: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be disclosed under the laws of the United Kingdom.

Notes to Editors

Jason Windsor's Biography

Jason is a highly experienced executive and brings demonstrated public company expertise and significant knowledge of the financial services industry from over a decade within the Aviva Group, latterly as Group Chief Financial Officer.  Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Aviva's UK Insurance businesses, Chief Capital & Investments Officer and a Director on the Board of Aviva Investors. Jason joined Aviva in 2010 as Group Strategy and M&A Director, following a 15-year career at Morgan Stanley in London and Singapore, where he was most latterly Managing Director within its Investment Banking Division advising financial sector clients.

Jason holds a B.A. (Hons) from Oxford University, with a Part II thesis in Atmospheric Chemistry.

Jason is an executive director of abrdn and does not currently hold any non-executive director appointments. He is a Governor of Felsted School in Essex.

Jason joined abrdn as Group Chief Financial Officer in October 2023 from Persimmon plc, where he served as Chief Financial Officer.  Jason was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of abrdn in May 2024.

Jason Windsor's Remuneration

Jason's remuneration package has been structured in accordance with the Remuneration Policy approved by abrdn shareholders at the 2023 AGM.

Jason's salary with effect from 10 September 2024, has been set at £800,000 per annum. All other elements of remuneration are in line with the shareholder-approved Directors' Remuneration Policy.

Full disclosure of Jason's remuneration arrangements will be provided in the Directors' Remuneration Report in abrdn's Annual Report and Accounts 2024.

 

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