Aberdeen Asset Management Plc.

Bill Rattray is finance director of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. Bill joined Aberdeen in 1985 as company secretary and accountant, subsequently becoming group financial controller and then being appointed as finance director in 1991.

Hugh Young is managing director of Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited, the Aberdeen Group's regional HQ, group head of equities as well as a member of the executive committee responsible for the Aberdeen Group's day-to-day running. He co-founded Singapore-based Aberdeen Asia in 1992, having been recruited in 1985 to manage Asian equities from London. Since then he has built the company into one of the largest managers of such assets globally. Singapore employs over 100 staff, while there are 25 investment managers stationed across the region, with research/investment offices also in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand, over which Hugh is in overall charge. Aberdeen's regional funds have won many awards for performance over the years, including open ended and closed-end funds, although today Aberdeen Asia mainly manages institutional funds. Hugh is a regular commentator for the financial media. His early career included spells at Fidelity International and MGM Assurance. Hugh graduated with a BA (Hons) in politics from Exeter University.

Alex Barr is an investment director on the multi asset desk, where he is responsible for investment strategies undertaken on behalf of institutional multi asset clients and representing portfolio management teams to clients. Alex joined Aberdeen following the acquisition of various asset management businesses from Deutsche Bank AG. He joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1998 (then Morgan Grenfell Asset Management) as an equity specialist, and latterly helped to develop their global equity product. Previously, Alex worked at Henderson Global Investors as a US equity fund manager. Prior to that, Alex worked for Templeton Investment Management as a portfolio accountant.

Bill Greenhalgh is a client director on the buisness development team. Bill joined Aberdeen* in 1996 as a director on the European desk, before becoming responsible for managing funds on behalf of pension funds, charities and trusts. Previously, Bill worked for Mitsubishi Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Bank where he gained considerable experience in international fund management. Prior to that, Bill worked for Lancaster Gate Corporation, a small private investment company specialising in small and medium sized UK companies. Bill graduated with a BA in Economics and Politics from the University of Aberdeen.

Cameron Glasgow is business development manager for charities. Cameron joined Aberdeen* in 1998 as an investment manager. Previously, Cameron worked for the Scottish Rugby Union where he was a professional rugby player. Prior to that, Cameron worked for Morrison Developments PLC where he was a senior development surveyor. Cameron began his career with Jones Lang Wootton as a chartered surveyor. Cameron graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Geography from St Andrews University, spent a year studying Land Economy at Magdalene College, Cambridge University, gained a Diploma in Surveying from The College of Estate Management, Reading and a Diploma in Investment Analysis from Stirling University. Cameron is a Professional Associate of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an Associate Member of the Institute of Investment Management & Research.

Colin is director of investment for the private equity team and is predominantly focused on new deals originating from the North of England. Colin joined Aberdeen in September 2006 from Bridgepoint where he gained over eleven years of investment experience. Having originally joined NatWest Ventures in Leeds in 1995, he was part of the team which acquired the business to create Bridgepoint in 2000 later moving to the London office in 2002 to take up a broader pan-European investing role. He has been involved in transactions across a range of sectors including ALcontrol Laboratories, Carter & Carter, Artform International, Crompton Lighting and NorthCountry Homes. Colin qualified as an accountant with KPMG before joining their first regional corporate finance team in Leeds.

Dominic Delaforce is a client director in the UK business development team and co-head of liability driven investment. Dominic joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. He joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1984 initially working in UK equity research before transferring to the fixed income team as a fund manager for multi-currency fixed income portfolios. Dominic transferred to Japan to manage Japanese bond portfolios and in 1997 became chief operating officer in Japan. Dominic returned to the London fixed income team in 1999 and now is responsible for the relationship with a number of our UK pension fund clients. Dominic graduated with a BSc from the London School of Economics.

Ian Slater is a investment director on the private equity team. Ian joined Aberdeen in 2005 to focus on leading deals in London and the South. Ian has over eight years of experience in private equity, both as an adviser and an investor. Ian was previously at Deloitte Corporate Finance where he advised companies, management teams and investors on a wide range of mid-market transactions. Ian recently completed a two year secondment at ECI Partners, working on a number of successful mid-market deals.

Neil MacFadyen is an investment director in the private equity team and fund manager of Nova Technology Fund, an oil and gas technology fund. Neil joined Aberdeen* in 1990 and prior to becoming responsible for growth capital investments in London and the South East in May 2006, spent five years in the portfolio management team with responsibility for portfolio management in Southern England. Previously Neil was director of Murray Johnstone Private Equity Limited with responsibility for Scotland and Northern Ireland and was responsible for Murray Avenir, a French joint venture. Neil spent his early career with KPMG based in Brussels. Neil graduated with a BA in Accounting and Law from the University of Glasgow and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Pascal Masse is the representative director and head of Aberdeen's office in Tokyo, which conducts research on companies that make up the approximately US$1.9bn the group manages in Japanese equities. Pascal joined Aberdeen in 2000 from Banque Worms where he was a trainee credit analyst. Pascal graduated with a BA (Hons) and a MA in Political Science and International Relations from the Institut d'etudes politiques d'Aix-en-Provence as well as completing post-graduate studies at Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama, Japan and the Personal Formation Institute at St Raphael, France.

Roger Curtis is an investment director on the multi-asset team, where he is responsible for investment strategies undertaken on behalf of institutional multi asset clients and representing portfolio management teams to clients. Roger joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Roger held a similar role at Deutsche Asset Management in London, and previously at Morgan Grenfell Asset Management, which he joined in 1973 (Deutsche Bank acquired Morgan Grenfell Asset Management in 1989). He also manages fixed income portfolios for international clients, including central banks, government agencies and pension funds. His investment experience includes currency management, fixed income market research and trading. Roger is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Adrian Lim is an investment manager on the Asia Pacific (ex Japan) equity team. Adrian originally joined Aberdeen in 2000 as a manager in private equity, on the acquisition of Murray Johnstone, but transferred to his current post soon afterwards. Previously, Adrian worked for Arthur Andersen LLP as an associate director advising clients on mergers & acquisitions in the region. Adrian graduated with a BAcc from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is a CFA Charterholder.

Alan Murray is an investment manager on the structured products desk. Alan joined Aberdeen in 2001 from Scottish Life where he fulfilled a number of roles in IT, Pensions and Marketing. In 1995 he moved to investment where he spent time as investment manager/investment actuary on the fixed income, UK equity and Japanese desks. In 1997 Alan assumed responsibility of the derivative function. Alan graduated with a BSc (Hons) Maths from the University of Edinburgh and a Diploma in Actuarial Science from Heriot-Watt University. Alan is a Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries.

Andrew joined Aberdeen in March 2003, after completing a full time MBA. Prior to this he was General Manager of a Canadian b2b service company based in the UK. Andrew had previously worked for CIBC, structuring debt and derivative packages to fund the banks' managed asset portfolio and also spent time as Treasurer for the banks' UK mortgage company.

Andrew Gillan is an investment manager on the Asia Pacific (ex Japan) equity team. He joined the company in 2000 as a graduate trainee on the UK equity desk, via the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Murray Johnstone, before moving to Singapore and his current role in 2001. Andrew graduated with an MA in French and European History from the University of Edinburgh.

Andrew McMenigall is a senior investment manager on the Global equity team. Andrew joined Aberdeen in 1997 from Ivory & Sime where he was an investment manager on the Global equity team. Previously, Andrew worked for Scottish Mutual as an investment manager on the North American team. Prior to that, Andrew worked for Prospect Communications Ltd as Finance Director. Andrew began his career with Ivory & Sime as an investment administrator before progressing to an investment manager. Andrew graduated as an Officer in the British Army from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst before completing an MBA from the University of Edinburgh. Andrew is an Associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Ann Dewar is an assistant investment manager on the global equities desk working closely with the fund managers who are responsible for the global and socially responsible investment funds. Ann joined Aberdeen* in 1990 within the client services department before becoming responsible for the trading of all segregated ADR and Web portfolios within the international fund management team.

Anthony Fletcher is a client portfolio manager on the fixed income team where he manages fixed income portfolios and global multi-asset for international clients, including central banks, government agencies and pension funds. Anthony joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Anthony held a similar role at Deutsche Asset Management in London, which he joined in 1996. Previously, Anthony served as the head of global fixed income at the Saudi American Bank and as a fund manager for the Industrial Bank of Japan. Anthony graduated with a BSc in Geology from the University the London and holds a Diploma in Technical Analysis from the Society of Technical Analysts.

Ben Ritchie is an investment manager on the Pan European equity team and alongside a generalist role acts as deputy investment manager on the property share fund. Ben joined Aberdeen* in 2002 as a graduate having interned with Aberdeen in 2000 and 2001. Ben graduated with a BA (Hons) in Modern History and Politics from Pembroke College, University of Oxford and is a CFA charterholder.

Bertie Thomson is an investment manager on the Pan European equity team having joined Aberdeen* in 2002 as a graduate. Bertie graduated with a MA in Architectural History from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA charterholder.

Charles Luke is a senior investment manager on the Pan European equities team. Charles joined Aberdeen* in 2000 and has since helped to establish the equity process in the UK and managed a number of investment trusts including Murray Income, European Growth & Income and Murray Extra Return. Charlie started his career at Framlington Investment Management in 1998 covering UK equities. Charles graduated with a BA in Economics and Japanese Studies from Leeds University and a MSc in Business and Economic History from the London School of Economics.

Chris graduated with a BS from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Chris Langford is a client portfolio manager on the fixed income team where he manages fixed income portfolios for major institutional clients. Chris joined Aberdeen* in 2000 from TRW Investment Management where he had a similar role as a fixed interest fund manager and was responsible for the day-to-day investment management of UK government, index-linked, corporate bond and international government bond portfolios.

Christopher Wong is an Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Chris joined Aberdeen in 2001 in the Private Equity Unit. Previously, Chris worked for Andersen Corporate Finance as an associate director advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and finance raising in South East Asia.

Craig joined Aberdeen in January 2006 from HSBC's Leverage Finance team where he was a Director with responsibility for their Leeds office. Prior to this, he spent time within PwC's Transaction Services team based in London and latterly their Corporate Finance Private Equity advisory team based in Leeds. He has broad corporate finance experience of mid-market transactions including acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, cashouts and refinancings.

Daniel Taylor is a senior portfolio manager on the US active fixed income team. Dan joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Dan joined Deutsche Bank in 1998 from CoreStates Investment Advisors where he was a fixed income portfolio manager and senior credit analyst. Dan graduated with a BS from Villanova University, Pennsylvania and is a CFA Charterholder.

David Boyle is an investment manager on the Pan European equity team. David joined Aberdeen* in 2003 from Deloitte where he worked as a consultant focusing on supply chain solutions for clients and was previously at Andersen Business Consulting. David graduated with a MEng and MA from Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a CFA charterholder.

Denise joined Aberdeen in September 2006, and is mainly focused on new deals originating from London and the South.

Edward graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Dundee and is a CFA Charterholder.

Ed is a fund manager on the growth capital team where he is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of both early and later stage private equity investments across the UK. Ed joined Aberdeen in October from corporate finance boutique Village Capital where he spent over four years specialising in advisory and fund raisings in the venture capital sector. Prior to this Ed worked at Williams De Broe as an emerging markets equity analyst before moving on to Daiwa Sumitomo as an equity analyst in the Global Telecoms and Oil and Gas teams covering the emerging market IPOs and the secondary market.

Fiona Gillespie is an investment manager on the global strategy and asset allocation team. Fiona joined Aberdeen* in 1993 as an investment manager on various teams within the investment department, including the Japanese, European and Global teams. Fiona graduated with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Napier University, Edinburgh and a Diploma in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling. Fiona is an Associate member of the UK Society for Investment Professionals.

Fiona Morrison is an assistant investment manager on the emerging markets ex Asia team. Fiona joined Aberdeen* in 2001 as an analyst. Fiona graduated with a BA (Hons) in History with French from Durham University and is a CFA Charterholder.

Flavia Cheong is a senior investment manager on the Asian equities team, co-managing regional equities and leads on China investments. Flavia joined Aberdeen* in 1996 from the Investment Company of the People's Republic of China where she was a fixed income manager. Previously, Flavia worked for the Development Bank of Singapore as an economist. Flavia graduated with a BA in Economics and English and a MA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Auckland.

Gary Jones is an investment manager on the structured products desk. Gary joined Aberdeen* in 1998 from ABN AMRO Asset Management managing and dealing for both small and large cap UK equity tracker funds. Previously, Gary worked for Hoare Govett and was one of the original team who formed the Broadgate Smaller Companies indexation team in 1991. Gary is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.

Graham joined Aberdeen in January 1985 from Penney Easton where he was a valuations and dealing assistant. He has held a variety of senior administrative positions before joining the Private Equity Division in July 1997. He has been involved in a variety of internal projects, and currently assists with all of the back-office aspects of the AiM fund management business.

J Christopher Gagnier is a senior portfolio manager on the US active fixed Income team. Chris is Head of Core Plus fixed income and responsible for oversight of High Yield portfolios. Chris joined Aberdeen in 1997 from Paine Webber where he spent 13 years in fixed income. Prior to that, he was a loan officer for Continental Bank in international lending.

James Laing is a senior investment manager on the Pan European equity team. James joined Aberdeen* in 2000, previously working in the private client division and on several UK investment trusts. James began his career as an options trader dealing with German government bonds and short sterling at Prime International Trading (UK) Ltd before moving to Tilney Investment Management in 1996. James graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture from Newcastle University and a MSc in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling.

Jamie Cumming is an investment manager on the global equities team. Jamie joined Aberdeen* in 2001 as a trainee investment manager on the UK small companies desk. Previously, Jamie worked for Grant Thornton Chartered Accountant as an audit senior, responsible for the audit of a wide variety of small to large companies and pension schemes in the Scottish region.

Jeremy Whitley is a Senior Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Jeremy joined Aberdeen in 1995 as an Investment Manager in the Pacific Department before being promoted to Head of the Pacific Basin Team. Jeremy then relocated to Singapore where he continues to manage the Edinburgh Dragon Trust. Jeremy graduated with a MA in English and Art History from The University of St Andrews and a MBA from The University of Edinburgh.

Dr Joseph Wiley is a Senior Investment Manager on the Private Equity Team as well as managing the White Rose Fund. Joe joined Aberdeen in 2005 from Inventages Venture Capital, a venture capital firm based in Switzerland. Previously, Joe worked in clinical medicine as a neurologist and has published in neurogenetics. Joe has also been chief investigator in a number of pharmaceutical clinical trials.

John joined Aberdeen in June 2004 from Wragge & Co where he had worked for four years as a senior associate within their private equity team, including a seven month secondment to Aberdeen in Birmingham. John trained as a lawyer at Weightmans in Liverpool moving to the corporate department of Eversheds Manchester office upon qualification in September 1997, where he worked for two and a half years before moving to Wragge & Co in February 2000.

Johnathan Massey is a business development manager on the private equity team. Johnathan joined Aberdeen* in 2003 from headhunting and research company Armstrong Craven, where he was head of business information. He had spent seven years working on a wide range of projects for venture capital firms and corporate clients including company research, market analysis, acquisition mandates and management due diligence. Johnathan works with the investment team sourcing new opportunities and working with potential management candidates.

Judith joined Aberdeen in January 2001 as an Investment Manager. Her early career was spent in the corporate finance department of Allied Provincial before joining Albert E Sharp as a small company analyst in 1994. Judith subsequently joined Bell Lawrie White in 1996 where she was responsible for the analysis, research and sales of a number of companies within the telecoms, media, electronic and technology sectors. At Bell Lawrie White, Judith was also involved in raising money for AiM IPOs and undertaking due diligence on technology companies prior to flotation. Judith has a degree in Economics with Finance and is a Fellow of the Securities Institute. She holds a number of Private Company Directorships and is a Scottish Executive appointee to the Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board.

Kevin joined Aberdeen in 1997 from the Bank of Scotland where he was principally involved in business and corporate banking. Since joining Aberdeen, Kevin has been responsible for the identification, investment and portfolio monitoring processes involving several transactions. He is a qualified Scottish banker.

Kristy Fong is an Assistant Investment Manager on the Asian Equities Team. Kristy joined Aberdeen in 2004 from UOB KayHian Pte Ltd where she was an Analyst. Kristy graduated with a BA (Hons) in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Louise Kernohan is an assistant investment manager on the Pan European equities team. Louise joined Aberdeen* in 2004 upon graduation. Louise graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy and a MA in Management from the University of Durham.

Mark Butler is a senior investment manager on the emerging markets equity team. Mark joined Aberdeen* in 2000. Mark graduated with a B Acc from the University of Kwazulu-Natal and went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant completing his training contract with Deloitte and Touche in Johannesburg. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Mark Gordon-Jones is an investment manager on the emerging equities ex Asia team. Mark joined Aberdeen* in 2004 from Merrill Lynch Investment Managers where he worked with the emerging markets team. Mark graduated with a BA in Geography and Economics from the London School of Economics.

Michelle Casas is an assistant investment manager on the Australian equities team. Michelle joined Aberdeen* in 2004 upon graduation. Previously, Michelle worked for KPMG Corporate Finance as an intern. Prior to that, Michelle worked for Watson Wyatt as a quant analyst. Michelle graduated with a BA in Applied Finance and Commerce (Marketing) from Macquarie University, Sydney.

Natalie is an assistant investment manager on the Australian equity desk in Sydney. Natalie joined Aberdeen* in 2005 from Deutsche Bank, where she worked as an equity research analyst. She was earlier an intern at Coca Cola Amatil (business development), Rothschild (corporate finance) and Promina Group (management accounting).

Nicholas Yeo is an Investment Manager on the Asian Equities. Nicholas joined Aberdeen in 2000 and was seconded to the London GEM team for two years where he covered EMEA and Latin American companies. Nicholas graduated with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Manchester, a MSc in Financial Mathematics from Warwick Buisness School and is a CFA Charterholder.

Nick Robinson is a fund manager on the North American equity team and also manages structured equity products. Nick joined Aberdeen* in 2000 researching North American equities in the industrials sector and has since broadened his coverage to include all stock selection and portfolio decisions across the group's retail and institutional North American equity assets.

Phil Webster is an assistant investment manager on the Pan European equity desk. Phil previously worked for the private clients team at Aberdeen looking after high net worth clients. Phil joined Aberdeen* in 2004 from Scottish Water where he helped integrating the accounts procedures of the once split divisions. Prior to this, Phil worked for Transocean Sedco Forex supporting the chief accountant in all monthly accounting analysis for Africa. Phil also worked in the Netherlands for Dikema & Chabot Holdings as a Cap Gemini Finance Consultant, developing new finance systems for the company. Phil graduated with a MA in Economics from the University of Aberdeen, has passed the IMC and has achieved the CFA Level I.

Robert Beattie is a senior investment manager on the private equity team, responsible for the management of HIE Ventures Limited. Robert joined Aberdeen* in 1995 setting up the Inverness office. Previously, Robert worked for TSB Scotland plc as commercial banking manager with responsibility for the Bank's commercial banking clients in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Prior to that, Robert worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland plc. Robert is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland.

Ryan joined Aberdeen in January 2007 having previously worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Manchester where he spent over 8 years in the Corporate Finance team working on a wide range of transactions including the Buy-in/Buy-out of BWA Water Additives, MBO of Interface Fabrics and the Management Buy-Out of Bargain Booze.

Samantha Fitzpatrick is an investment manager on the global equity team. Samantha joined Aberdeen* in 1998 from the WM Company where she was in the market data team. Samantha graduated with a BA (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde and is a CFA Charterholder.

Sheena Yellop is a portfolio manager on the fixed income team. Sheena Yellop joined Aberdeen* in 1994 and has since broadened her investment knowledge and client base by actively managing both Unit and Investment Trust sterling/euro fixed income and money market assets, along with continued management of institutional clients and dollar bond investments, deposits and foreign exchange. Previously, Sheena worked for MPC Securities as investment manager responsible for Lloyd's syndicates for the administration/operation and investment of UK gilt and other small insurance funds covering administration/operation and investment in Government and corporate bonds, money market instruments and foreign exchange management for sterling and dollar/canadian based funds.

Stephen Hobbis is a portfolio manager on the fixed income team. Stephen joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Stephen held a similar role at Deutsche Asset Management in London which he joined in 2004. Previously, Stephen worked at JP Morgan Asset Management in a number of roles in fixed income, asset allocation research and UK institutional business. Stephen graduated with a BSc from the University of Wales, a MSc from York University and a PhD from the London Business School.

Stewart Methven is a senior investment manager on the Pan European equity team. Stewart joined Aberdeen* in 1994 from Scottish Provident where he was responsible for smaller company investment. Previously, Stewart worked for Prudential Portfolio Managers as an investment analyst. Stewart graduated with a first class MA (Hons) in Economics from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research.

Sue Kennedy is an assistant investment manager on the global strategy and asset allocation team. Sue joined Aberdeen* in 1993 on the dealing team focusing on foreign exchange and money markets. Sue is a Securities & Investment Institute Member (MSI) and has obtained the IMC qualification.

BA from SUNY Stony Brook in 1980. Mr Flaherty had 10 years experience including Vice President for US taxable fixed income securities ad Prudential Securities. He joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1995 as portfolio manager for corporate and taxable municipal fixed income investments.

Timothy Vile is a Senior Portfolio Manager on the US Active Fixed Income Team. Tim joined Aberdeen in 1991 from Equitable Capital Management where he was a portfolio manager for fixed income portfolios. Tim graduated with a BS from Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Tom Hooper is an investment manager on the Pan European equity team. Tom joined Aberdeen* in 2003 upon graduation after working as a research assistant in Parliament.

Warren Davis III is a senior portfolio manager on the US active fixed income team focusing on mortgage and asset-backed fixed income investments. Warren joined Aberdeen in 1995 from Paine Webber where he was a senior trader. Previously, Warren worked for Merrill Lynch where he was a CMO trader and also developed analytical and risk management systems. Warren graduated with a BS in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Drexel University, Philadelphia.

Andrew Heyden is an investment analyst on the Pan European equity team. Andrew joined Aberdeen* in 1996 in the pooled pension fund services and UK equity teams. Andrew graduated with a BA (Hons) in Financial Services from Bournemouth University.

Andrew Preston is the head of socially responsible invesments (SRI) managing SRI portfolios for clients in the UK, Canada and the US. Andrew joined Aberdeen in 1985 from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. Andrew has managed equity portfolios in the UK, US and Japanese markets, and global portfolios primarily for North American clients. He has specialised in socially responsible investments since 1992 and was appointed head of SRI in 1996.

Andrew Brown is an investment analyst on the emerging markets ex Asia desk. He joined Aberdeen* in March 2005. Andrew graduated from the University of St Andrews with a BSc in Geography.

Annette Fraser is the head of fixed income in the Asia Pacific region. Annette joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Annette joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1990 as a portfolio manager in the fixed income team where she managed Global, European and US core plus mandates. Before taking responsibility for the Asia Pacific region in 2006, she was responsible for the global fixed income product.

Bill joined Aberdeen in 2004 from State Street where he was Head of Collective Fund Services providing outsourced fund administration and accounting services to a wide range of clients and fund types. Prior to this he was responsible for the fund administration and accounting for Murray Johnstone. Bill is a chartered accountant and began his career with Arram Berlyn Gardner in London.

Bill is Managing Partner of Maven, based in the Glasgow and London offices. He was previously Head of Growth Capital and principal fund manager of all Aberdeen-managed VCTs, responsible for the UK investment team. Bill was appointed to this role in 2004, having joined Aberdeen in 1999 to establish a Glasgow office. Prior to joining Aberdeen, Bill was head of the private equity team at National Australia Bank. With almost 30 years in the finance sector, he is one of the most experienced smaller company private equity practitioners in the UK. Bill is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, and has an MBA from Strathclyde University (1996).

Brett Diment is the head of emerging markets on the fixed income team. Brett joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Brett held the same role at Deutsche Asset Management since 1999. Brett joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1991 as a graduate and started researching emerging markets in 1995. Brett graduated with a BSc from the London School of Economics.

David Bailey is head of charities on the buisness development team. David joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. David joined Morgan Grenfell Asset Management (which was acquired by Deutsche Asset Management) in 1998 from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund charity where he was the director of finance. From 1998 to 2005 David was mainly responsible for the Charities Aid Foundation Common Investment Funds. In January 2006 David was appointed head of charities at Aberdeen Asset Management.

David McCraw is head of structured products and is the overall portfolio manager for Edinburgh UK Tracker Trust and Edinburgh US Tracker Trust. David joined Aberdeen in 1988 as senior investment manager on the North American equity team. Previously, David worked for Edinburgh Fund Managers where he was a trainee investment manager eventually becoming senior investment manager. Prior to that, David worked for Touche Ross & Co. David graduated with BCom in Business Studies & Accounting from the University of Edinburgh. David is member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Edward Conroy is an investment analyst on the emerging markets equity team. Edward joined Aberdeen* in 2004. Edward graduated with a MSc in Biochemistry from University College, Oxford.

Joanne Irvine is head of emerging markets ex. Asia at Aberdeen. Joanne joined Aberdeen* in 1996 in a group development role. Previously, Joanne worked in corporate finance specialising in raising development capital finance for private businesses.

Keith Patton is head of European fixed income. Keith joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses. Keith headed up the fixed income portfolio management team at Deutsche Asset Management in London having joined the company in 1997. Previously, Keith spent eight years as a portfolio manager at Robert Flemings and at the United Bank of Kuwait in London. Keith graduated with a BA (Hons) from South Bank University and participated in the London Business School's investment management programme.

Kenneth O'Toole is a quantitative analyst on the structured products team. Kenneth joined Aberdeen* in 2000 upon graduation. Previously, Kenneth worked for TSB Bank plc. Prior to that, Kenneth worked for Solectron Scotland Ltd and GEC Ferranti.

Laura Nitsch is an investment analyst on the North American equity team. Laura joined Aberdeen in 2006. Laura graduated with a BSBA in Finance and International Business from Villanova University.

Lydia Tjhia is an investment analyst on the Asian equities team. Lydia joined Aberdeen in 2005* from UOB Kay Hian where she was an investment analyst. Lydia graduated with a BSc in Business Administration from Boston University School of Management.

Masaru Ogawa is a senior Investment Manager on the Japanese Equity Team, he was the first Japanese recruit to the Japanese equities team in Singapore. Masaru joined Aberdeen in 2001 upon graduation. Previously, Masaru worked for Phoenix Global Investment as an Intern.

Meridith McCarthy is an investment analyst on the North American equity team. Meridith joined Aberdeen* in 2006 from Wescott Financial Advisory where she was an investment research analyst, focusing on portfolio due diligence on various mutual funds and managers for high net worth individuals and other investment research. Previously, Meridith worked for Fox Asset Management as an associate analyst, responsible for all research, characteristics / attribution analysis, marketing materials and co-portfolio management associated with the small cap product. Meridith graduated with a BA in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University Freeman School of Business, New Orleans.

Paul Reed is head of high yield on the fixed income team. Paul joined Aberdeen* in 1991 from Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund where he was deputy investment manager. Previously, Paul worked for Friends Provident Life Office where he was head of fixed interest. Paul is an associate of the Institute of Actuaries and has been a director of Transcapital BV, Dublin City Properties and Jermyn Investment Company.

Peter Hames is the head of Asian equities. Peter has principal responsibility for day-to-day management of all regional portfolios. He has oversight of a team of nine on Asian ex-Japan equities, with a further 14 investment managers who provide local market input, as well as running specialist country portfolios from offices across the region. Peter joined Aberdeen* in 1990 as a European investment manager and then transferred to the Asian equity desk, co-founding the Singapore office in 1992. Previously, Peter worked for the Guinness family as an investment manager specialising in overseas investment. Prior to that, Peter worked for National Westminster Bank.

Reid Halloran is an investment analyst on the North American equity team. Reid joined Aberdeen in 2006. Reid graduated from Babson College with a BSc in Finance in 2006.

Rob Sellar is head of North American equities, responsible for the management of Aberdeen's North American equity investments. Rob joined Aberdeen* in 2000 from the British Steel Pension Fund where he worked in European equities focussing on large-cap stocks. Previously, Rob worked for BZW in Pan-European sales to UK Institutions. Prior to that, Rob worked for UBS Securities in UK/European sales.

Robert Guzman is head of derivative portfolio management on the fixed income team. Bob joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Latterly, Bob held the same role at Deutsche Asset Management which he joined in 1998 as a manager of both active bonds and reserve cash management. Previously, Bob gained twelve years of experience in the fixed income markets.

Victor Beamish is a client director on the UK business development team as well as chairman of the charities division and Aberdeen private wealth management in Jersey. He joined Aberdeen* in 2004 from Leopard Rock Capital Partners where he was a founding partner. Previously, he had worked at ABN AMRO ASIA for eight years as managing director. Prior to that, he was chief executive of Carr Indosuez. Victor graduated with an LLB and BCom from the University of Edinburgh.

Anita Frew is the senior non-executive director of Victrex plc and a non-executive director of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, Northumbrian Water Ltd and Securities Trust of Scotland plc. She is the Director of City of London Trust plc. She was previously an executive director of Abbot Mead Vickers PLC, Director of Corporate Development at WPP Group Plc and Head of UK Equity Investment at Scottish Provident in Edinburgh.

Mr Waters was appointed to the Board on 1 February 2000. A chartered accountant, Mr Waters was formerly deputy chairman and chief executive of Grampian Television plc. Mr Waters is deputy chairman of James Johnston & Co of Elgin Limited. Mr Waters is Chairman of the Group's Audit Committee.

Mr Cornick joined the Board on 23 January 2004. Mr Cornick was with Perpetual PLC for over 20 years, serving latterly as deputy chairman. Mr Cornick has over 30 years experience of sales and marketing in financial services. Mr Cornick is currently a trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.