LONDON: 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.

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.