Research
Our team comprises a group of bright and enquiring individuals with a passion for investing. Most of them have worked at Walter Scott for their entire careers, ensuring a consistency of our investment approach and culture. Everyone is a generalist with a global perspective. Together, they have considerable collective experience, courage of conviction, humility and a willingness to learn from others.
Alan Lander
Head of ResearchAlan is Head of Research and a member of the Investment Management Committee at Walter Scott. He joined the firm in 2006 and holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Financial Mathematics awarded jointly by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Alan is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerDes is an investment manager at Walter Scott. He joined in 2004 and has spent time across all three of the regional teams, including time living and working in Australia. Des holds a BSc (hons) in Pharmacology from the University of Aberdeen.
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Investment ManagerLaura is an investment manager at Walter Scott. She joined the firm in 2017 having taken part in the investment intern programme in 2016. Prior to this, Laura completed internships at Murray Asset Management and Energy Saving Trust. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.
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Investment Manager - ESG IntegrationAlan is Investment Manager, ESG Integration and a member of the Investment Management Committee at Walter Scott. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, he worked at ManoCap, a private equity firm based in Sierra Leone, and as a lawyer at Slaughter and May. Before university, Alan undertook an extended internship at Walter Scott. He holds a BA (Hons) in Law from the University of Oxford. Alan is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerFraser is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2003. He has experience across each of the three regional research teams. Fraser holds a first class LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerMatthew is an investment manager at Walter Scott. He joined the firm in 2016 having taken part in the investment intern programme in 2015. Prior to this, Matthew undertook internships at Stryker and the Trade & Investment Department of the British Consulate-General in São Paulo, Brazil. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Management from Warwick Business School.
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Investment ManagerLucia is an Investment Manager at Walter Scott. She joined the firm in 2023. Prior to joining Walter Scott, she spent five years at M&G Investments, as an Investment Analyst within Private Equity and Real Assets, and latterly within Sustainable and Impact Investing. She previously interned at both Wellington Management and Walter Scott, as part of our investment intern programme in 2016 and 2017. She holds a BA in Government & Legal Studies, with a focus on International Relations, from Bowdoin College, Maine.
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Investment ManagerAshley-Jane is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2017. She holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Edinburgh Napier University and an MSc in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh. Ashley-Jane is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerPaul is an investment manager at Walter Scott who joined the firm in 2014 and recently spent one year in the Client Service team. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a sell-side analyst at Morgan Stanley in London. Paul holds a BA in Economics from Durham University and an MA in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge.
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Investment ManagerFiona is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2014. She began her career as an investment manager in 1987, most recently working at Alliance Trust where she was responsible for European equities. Fiona holds an LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Edinburgh.
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Investment ManagerTom is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2007. Prior to this, he lived and worked in Taiwan, having previously worked at Baillie Gifford. He holds an MA in Business and Economics from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and an MFin in International Finance from the University of Glasgow. Tom is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerLindsay is an investment manager at Walter Scott. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, she trained in accountancy at AstraZeneca before focusing on European healthcare within SG Cowen’s corporate finance team. Lindsay holds a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of Nottingham and an International MBA awarded jointly by the University of Edinburgh and ESADE Business School in Spain.
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Investment ManagerMaxim is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2003. He holds an MA in Economics from the University of Colorado and an MSc in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling. Maxim is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment ManagerJamie is an investment manager at Walter Scott, who joined the firm in 2008. He has experience across each of the three regional research teams. Jamie holds an MA (Hons) in Mathematics and Economics from the University of St Andrews and is a CFA charterholder.
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Investment AnalystOriana is an Investment Analyst who joined Walter Scott in 2023 having taken part in the Investment Intern programme. Oriana is a medical doctor and has previously rotated through many clinical specialties across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings. She holds a MBBS in Medicine and Surgery from University College London and a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (Intercalated) from Loughborough University.
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Investment AnalystFollowing an internship and a period contracting with the firm, Connor joined Walter Scott as a permanent employee in 2021 in the Investment Operations team. He transferred to the Research team in 2022. He gained an MA (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews and also holds a commission in the British Army Reserve.
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Investment AnalystJay is an Investment Analyst who joined Walter Scott on a permanent basis in 2021. He spent two years in the Performance team before transferring to the Research team in 2023. Prior to this he completed three internships at the firm beginning in 2019. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Management from the University of St Andrews.
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Michael Scott
Investment AnalystMichael is an investment analyst who joined Walter Scott in 2016 and spent four years in the Dealing team. He joined the Research team in October 2020. Michael graduated with a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Exeter.
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