Andrew Ross
Chairman at WITAN INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Network origin in Andrew Ross first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Investment Managers | 29 | |
Schroder & Co. Ltd.
 Schroder & Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Schroder & Co., Ltd. is the international private banking subsidiary of Schroder Wealth Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1988. Schroder & Co. provides investment management services to high-net worth individuals and their families. They offer comprehensive wealth management services, including alternative investments and absolute return products, complemented by banking and fiduciary services.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 26 |
| Public Company | Investment Managers | 18 | |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 15 | |
HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd.
 HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 14 |
Leeds Castle Foundation
 Leeds Castle Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Leeds Castle Foundation is a historical site that showcases the lives of those who owned and commanded Leeds Castle throughout generations. The non-profit company is based in Maidstone, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The restoration and conservation projects of the castle are essential in preserving its unique history for future generations. The foundation also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, making it an exciting destination for visitors. The British company was founded in 1974, and Helen Bonser-Wilton has been the CEO of the company since 2021.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 11 |
The Financial Services Practitioner Panel
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| Subsidiary | 7 | |
Harris (Belmont) Charity
 Harris (Belmont) Charity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Harris (Belmont) Charity was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company's focus is on an elegant 18th century house that offers stunning views over the rolling Kentish North Downs. The kitchen garden, originally designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd, features beautiful Victorian greenhouses and a variety of fruits including figs, hops, soft fruits, and traditional apple and pear varieties. The walled garden is an intimate enclosed garden with long borders containing an abundance of annuals and perennials.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
Cadogan Settled Estates Ltd.
 Cadogan Settled Estates Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cadogan Settled Estates Ltd. provides all other business support services. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 5 |
Thornhill Holdings Ltd.
 Thornhill Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Thornhill Holdings Ltd. provides asset and wealth management services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, GB.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Andrew Ross via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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abrdn Investments Ltd.
 abrdn Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Schroder Investment Management Ltd.
 Schroder Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Investment Officer | |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | Major Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEARSON PLC | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Whitbread Group Plc
 Whitbread Group Plc Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Whitbread Group PLC operates hotels, restaurant, and coffee shops. The company was founded on July 25, 1889 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdon. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer | |
The Association of Investment Cos.
 The Association of Investment Cos. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Chairman | |
| AIC Information Services Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
British Banker's Association
 British Banker's Association Major BanksFinance British Banker's Association operates as national commercial banks. It focuses large retail, small retail, private, wholesale and foreign banks. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Marks & Spencer Plc
 Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| THE DIVERSE INCOME TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd.
 J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. (JOHCM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by James Hambro in 1993 as an independently managed boutique, and was acquired by Pendal Group Ltd., formerly BT Investment Management Ltd., in 2011. In 2023, Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) – an ASX-listed, global diversified financial services company in Sydney, Australia – acquired Pendal Group, including JOHCM. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services across a diverse range of equity strategies through pooled vehicles (or investment funds) and to clients that establish separately managed accounts. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| SANTANDER UK PLC | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Polar Capital Partners Ltd.
 Polar Capital Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Polar Capital Partners Ltd. is a boutique, investment-led asset manager founded in 2000. The company is based in London, UK. Polar Capital offers investors a range of actively managed funds covering single country, regional and specialist technology, healthcare and financial portfolios. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Investment Association
 The Investment Association Investment ManagersFinance The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Polar Capital LLP
 Polar Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Chief Executive Officer | |
| London Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| TEMPLE BAR INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| POLAR CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
The Prince's Trust
 The Prince's Trust Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Prince's Trust operates as a non-profit charity to help people and start up businesses. The firm addresses youth unemployment by giving practical and financial support to the young people who need it most. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd.
 Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions. | Investment Managers | President Analyst-Equity | |
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd.
 The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| KINGFISHER PLC | Home Improvement Chains | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| PANTHEON INTERNATIONAL PLC | Investment Managers | Chairman Investor Relations Contact | |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pearson Education, Inc.
 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BARCLAYS PLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Witan Investment Trust Plc (Investment Management)
 Witan Investment Trust Plc (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Witan Investment Trust Plc (Investment Management) (Witan Investment-IM) is the mutual fund management division of Witan Investment Services Plc, itself a subsidiary of Witan Investment Trust Plc (LON: WTAN) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, Witan Investment-IM was founded in 1909 to manage the estate of the first Lord Faringdon, Alexander Henderson. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
HBOS Plc
 HBOS Plc Major BanksFinance HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Financial Conduct Authority
 The Financial Conduct Authority Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Conduct Authority provides financial advisory services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 1985. Nikhil Rathi has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Schroder Charity Trust
 Schroder Charity Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Schroder Charity Trust operates as a charitable trust. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1946. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SAGA PLC | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
BPL (Holdings) Ltd.
 BPL (Holdings) Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance BPL (Holdings) Ltd. is an independent insurance broker founded in 1987, based in London, UK. The British company specializes in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) for multinational corporations, banks, and financial institutions. BPL places their clients at the center of their approach, acting exclusively and unambiguously as their agent. The private company has a strong focus on commodity traders, as they were some of the earliest users of the CPRI market. BPL is committed to supporting charities WeSeeHope and Justice and Care until at least 2025. The company has offices in several locations, including the US, Singapore, and Switzerland, and count many of the world's leading banks and financial institutions among their clients. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
| Cambridge Judge Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| WHITBREAD PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer | |
Alliance & Leicester Ltd.
 Alliance & Leicester Ltd. Major BanksFinance Alliance & Leicester Ltd. provides banking and financial services to both the retail and commercial sectors. It offers retail banking products, including mortgages, retail savings, current accounts, long term investments, life assurance and general insurance. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member |
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| United Kingdom | 46 |
| United States | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Miscellaneous | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Retail Trade | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 346 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 90 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 81 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 50 |
| Chairman | 49 |
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| Dame Corley | 35 |
| Helen Weir | 30 |
| Iain Mackay | 25 |
| Anne Richards | 20 |
| Anthony Watson | 20 |
| David John Lamb | 19 |
| Alison Brittain | 18 |
| Frederic Wakeman | 18 |
| Rachel Beagles | 17 |
| Annette Thomas | 17 |
| Peter Harrison | 16 |
| John Perry | 16 |
| Paul Geddes | 16 |
| Richard John Oldfield | 13 |
| Andrew Bell | 13 |
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