Baillie Gifford Positive Change Class B - Accumulation (GBP)

Thaiha is an Investment Manager and joined Baillie Gifford in 2014. Following rotations across several investment teams, she spent 4 years in the North American team before joining the Positive Change team in 2021, following two years of working closely with the team. In July 2022 she became a decision maker for the strategy. She is a CFA Charterholder and graduated BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Cambridge in 2014.

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Ed joined Baillie Gifford in 2018 and is an Impact Analyst for the Positive Change strategy and a member of the Positive Change Portfolio Construction Group. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford, Ed worked for three years in a consultancy advising investors, insurers and corporates on risk management and social impact in emerging and frontier markets. Ed started his career as an officer in the British Army, latterly working in a cross-government role in Whitehall. He graduated with a BA (Hons) in History from Newcastle University in 2008 and is studying towards an MSc in Sustainable Development at London's School of Oriental and African Studies. Ed's experience of working in and studying developing countries drives his desire to work towards a more sustainable future that leaves no one behind. Ed believes that thoughtful and responsible investment in companies achieving financial, social and environmental returns has enormous potential to catalyse positive change in the corporate landscape, build trust in capital markets and help support solutions to global challenges.

Lee joined Baillie Gifford in 2012 and is an Investment Manager and decision maker in the Positive Change Team. He is a CFA Charterholder and graduated BA (Hons) in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford in 2012. Lee grew up in China during a period of incredible economic and social progress, when hundreds of millions of people were lifted out of poverty and the standard of living improved for the majority of the population. Witnessing that has influenced Lee deeply and he has been interested in development since.

Kate joined Baillie Gifford in 2002 and is an Investment Manager and decision maker in the Positive Change Team, as well as a Partner of the firm. She is a CFA Charterholder and graduated MA in Economics and Maths from the University of Edinburgh in 2001. Kate believes the financial community plays a crucial role in creating a more sustainable world for future generations. Kate's experience analysing smaller companies has left her with a natural enthusiasm for businesses that address unmet needs or challenge the status quo, as well as an appreciation of their long-term potential.