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Stephen Bird

  • Jason Windsor appointed as Abrdn’s permanent boss

    Investing

    Asset manager Abrdn has appointed finance chief Jason Windsor to be its new permanent chief executive, after Stephen Bird abruptly stepped down in May.

    Female CFOs generate substantial returns for struggling companies
  • Abrdn records net inflows as fund manager prepares to appoint new chief

    Investing

    Abrdn has reported improved flows and progress on its cost-saving efforts as the fund manager gears up to appoint a new chief executive.

    Abrdn changed its name from Aberdeen Standard Life in 2021.
  • ‘A tumultuous time’: The ups and downs of Bird’s time at the top of Abrdn

    INVESTMENT

    While Abdrn chairman Douglas Flint praised the outgoing chief this morning for having spearheaded a fundamental reshaping of the company, analysts suggest his legacy is, at best, mixed.

    While Abdrn chairman Douglas Flint praised the outgoing chief this morning for having spearheaded a fundamental reshaping of the company, analysts suggest his legacy is, at best, mixed.
  • ‘He was a consonant force’: The five best psstk social media posts about Abrdn chief’s exit

    May 24, 2024

    The City has given outgoing Abrdn chief Stephen Bird a vowel-stripped send off today after the fund chief announced he would be stepping down after four years at the top.

  • Abrdn launches succession plan as chief executive Stephen Bird steps down

    May 24, 2024

    Asset manager Abrdn is on the hunt for a new leader after it announced today that Stephen Bird will be stepping down as chief executive.

  • What is going on at Abrdn? A rundown of the company’s troubles

    February 14, 2024

    Investment firm Abrdn has been the victim of multiple bad headlines over the last few months. When will it stop for CEO Stephen Bird?

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