05/09/2007

Jack Kelly adds to SLI'S global fixed income capability

Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has strengthened its global fixed income team with the appointment of Jack Kelly* as Investment Director, Global Fixed Income. Jack was previously Senior Portfolio Manager at ABN Amro.

Based in Edinburgh and reporting to Gregor MacIntosh, Investment Director – Global Fixed Income, Jack will have responsibility for extending and deepening Standard Life Investments’ coverage of the international bond markets. He will also support Gregor in the management of the company’s global fixed income mandates.

Standard Life Investments manages over £46bn in fixed income markets around the world and over US $5bn in global fixed income mandates.**

Gregor MacIntosh, Investment Director – Global Fixed Income at Standard Life Investments, said:

“Jack has developed a strong reputation during his time at ABN Amro, where he managed high profile portfolios for clients in the UK, Europe, Americas, Middle East and the Far East.

“His experience in the Scandinavian and Dollar Bloc markets will give the team greater strength in this area, while his all round knowledge of the international bond markets should ensure we continue to build a strong track record in managing global fixed income portfolios.”

*Concise CV – Jack Kelly (picture available on request)

Educational/Professional Qualifications
MA (Hons) History University of St Andrews
Postgraduate Diploma in IT University of St Andrews

Professional Experience
2005 – 2007 Senior Portfolio Manager, ABN Amro
2001 – 2005 Portfolio Manager, ABN Amro
2000 – 2001 Risk Manager, ABN Amro
1998 – 1999 Portfolio Management Administrator, ABN Amro
1997 – 1998 Various Roles, Barclays Global Investors
1996 – 1997 Client Servicing (Private Clients), Threadneedle Asset Management, (Luxembourg)
1994 – 1996 Fund Pricing, Franklin Templeton Investments

**Source: Standard Life Investments