Scottish Mortgage Team

Claire is a Portfolio Director at Baillie Gifford, playing a prominent role in servicing Scottish Mortgage’s UK shareholder base. She joined the firm in 2019. Before joining Baillie Gifford, Claire spent over a decade as a fund manager, focusing on managing European equity portfolios for a global client base. She is responsible for creating engaging content that makes the Scottish Mortgage portfolio accessible to all its shareholders and works closely with the managers, meeting with portfolio companies and conducting in-depth portfolio discussions with shareholders.

Hamish is an Investment Specialist at Baillie Gifford. He joined the firm in 2017 and the Scottish Mortgage Team in 2024. Hamish works closely with the managers, meeting with portfolio companies and conducting in-depth portfolio discussions with shareholders. Prior to joining Scottish Mortgage, he worked on Baillie Gifford's international equities strategies alongside Lawrence Burns. Before Baillie Gifford, Hamish served in the Royal Navy as a Commissioned Officer. He is a CFA Charterholder and achieved an MBA from City, University of London, where he received the EU Award.

Stewart is a Commercial Director at Baillie Gifford, focused on serving the needs of Scottish Mortgage shareholders. He joined the firm in 2019. Prior to this, Stewart spent 15 years as a discretionary fund manager and helped design the investment platform of a large UK bank. He plays a key role in developing the company’s strategic direction and broadening its ownership. Stewart works closely with the managers to maintain current portfolio knowledge, regularly meets with potential and existing overseas shareholders, and acts as a key contact for the board of directors.

Niamh is a Content Manager at Baillie Gifford, responsible for coordinating the production of insightful content for shareholders across various media platforms. She also plays an instrumental role in the deployment of the Trust’s overall marketing and communications strategy. She joined the firm in 2018. Prior to joining the Scottish Mortgage Team, Niamh spent four years in Baillie Gifford’s Intellectual Capital Team, coordinating creative content across its many strategies. Niamh is a fellow of the Rising Leaders Programme, an organisation run by the Aspen Institute UK.

Heather is a Content Manager at Baillie Gifford, responsible for coordinating and executing Scottish Mortgage's digital strategy. She joined the firm in 2021. Prior to joining the Scottish Mortgage Team, Heather spent two years in Baillie Gifford's Digital Communications Team, specialising in email and event marketing. She is dedicated to the thoughtful execution of digital initiatives, supporting Scottish Mortgage's mission to keep shareholders informed and engaged. Before joining Baillie Gifford, Heather worked for a software start-up.

Sarah is a PR Manager at Baillie Gifford, supporting the Trust's overall communications strategy by managing its reputation and ensuring transparent communication with the media. She joined the firm in 2021. Before joining Baillie Gifford, Sarah worked agency-side, managing external communications for various clients, including professional services firms, industry bodies, and luxury brands. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and was previously a member of the CIPR Scotland committee and Chair of the CIPR Scotland Future Leaders Forum.

Campbell is an Accounting and Company Secretarial Manager at Baillie Gifford, responsible for preparing financial reporting for Scottish Mortgage and providing company secretarial services. He joined the firm in 1999. Campbell liaises with key service providers, including Scottish Mortgage’s auditor, registrar, depositary, and lending institutions. He is a certified chartered accountant and a member of the firm’s private company valuation group and the AIC Technical Committee.

Michael is a Partner of Baillie Gifford and Head of Fund Operations. He joined the firm in 2015. Michael oversees the provision of financial reporting, company secretarial, and administration services to Scottish Mortgage and provides advice and guidance to the Board on regulatory and governance matters. Before joining Baillie Gifford, he had a 20-year career as a private practice lawyer, serving as a Corporate Partner in a Scottish-headquartered UK commercial law firm for the last eight years.

Grant is the Team Leader for the Scottish Mortgage Client Team and heads up Baillie Gifford’s UK Intermediary Team. He joined the firm in 1992. Grant looks after various clients across Baillie Gifford’s intermediary business and oversees all client service and marketing activity for Scottish Mortgage. He has played an instrumental role in building the UK wholesale business over the last 25 years. Prior to Baillie Gifford, he worked for Adam and Company in Edinburgh and Bankers Trust in Sydney.