Our outgoing Chair discusses recruiting Dr Walter Scott and what’s changed in 60 years of investment management.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- For Alex, real investment insight comes from understanding and engaging with people, not just analysing data
- As markets and expectations evolve, Alex notes that patience and a long-term mindset are increasingly important
- Alex credits Walter Scott’s strength to a culture where open debate and genuine teamwork underpin decision-making
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