Geoffrey Arthur Ball

Baillie Gifford & Co. is an independent, global investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1908 and is wholly-owned by their partners. Baillie Gifford manages assets for pension funds, institutions, corporates, foundations, charities and retail investors. They are a socially responsible investor which works with their fund managers to assess ESG concerns both before and after investing in companies.

Lazard & Co. Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company offers its services for corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. The company operates in approximately 29 cities in key business and financial centers across 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The company is located in London, UK.

Alpha Insurance Analysts Ltd. engages in operation of an advisory business and members’ agency that provides private and corporate investors with underwriting advice and administrative services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Part of Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd., Scottish Friendly Asset Managers Ltd. provides fund administration services. The company is based in Glasgow, UK. Fiona Catherine McBain has been the CEO of the British company since 2006.

IsoTis NV manufactures, markets and sells a range of bone graft substitutes and other related medical devices. These devices are used to enhance the repair and regeneration of bone in spinal and trauma surgery, joint replacements and dental applications. IsoTis' products are primarily used spinal fusion, trauma, joint revision, bone void filling and iliac crest backfills procedures. The company is headquartered in Bilthoven, the Netherlands

Heart of Midlothian Plc operates a football club. It is engaged in operating Hearts Football Club in the Scottish Premier League. The company was founded in 1874 and is located in Edinburgh, UK

Part of Value & Indexed Property Income Trust Plc, Audax Properties Plc is a British company that offers property investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1986.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Bank of Scotland Plc provides banking and financial services. Its services include current accounts, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans to personal and business banking customers; and lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management and debt capital markets services to commercial customers. The company was founded on July 17, 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd. engages in the provision of financial products and services. It offers investments, bonds, and insurance. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

MGM Advantage Life Ltd. provides financial services, pension products, life insurance, mortgages and annuities to customers in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co. offers insurance services. The company offers life, accident and health insurance services for senior citizens. Its products include Medicare supplement, credit insurance and special risk policies for students. The firm has operations in 49 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1936 and is located in Glenview, IL.

Buddi Ltd. develops mobile alarm and tagging technology. It offers personal location technology that helps provide personal emergency response service, detect automatic fall alert, find location and 24 hour monitoring services. The firm’s technology is used worldwide by justice authorities, healthcare professionals and individuals. The company was founded by Sara Elizabeth Murray in 2005 and is headquartered in Rickmansworth, the United Kingdom.

London Economics Ltd. operates as a business management consultant firm. It provides economic and financial, policy development and evaluation, business strategy, and regulatory and competition policy analyses for both the public and private sectors. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, U K Insurance Ltd. is a British company that provides general insurance services. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 1974.

Save the Children Fund is an organization that focuses on providing aid to children affected by climate change, COVID-19, and conflict. The non-profit company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in Myanmar. The British company is currently working to combat the largest hunger crisis in decades and provide education to millions of children in poverty. The company was founded in 1919 by Dorothy Buxton, Eglantyne Jebb. Gwen Hines has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

The Tweed Foundation is a charitable trust that works to protect, improve, and enhance the stocks of all native freshwater fish species within the River Tweed system. The non-profit company is based in Melrose, UK. The British company brings a professional, scientific approach to fisheries management and engage in an extensive program of biological monitoring and habitat enhancement to protect the Tweed's valuable fish stocks and maximize the river's natural productivity.

Part of Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd., Bluefield SIF Investments Ltd. engages in investment activities. The company is based in Gatwick, UK. Bluefield SIF Investments was founded in 2013.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy is a British company that focuses on building people's skills and capabilities through learning. The private company is based in London, UK. The company works with people in the humanitarian sector and beyond to prepare for and respond to crises. The company was founded in 2015. The CEO is Saba Almubaslat.

Monzo Bank Ltd. provides investment banking services. It offers digital retail bank, fintech and digital banking. The company was founded by Paul Rippon, Jonas Huckestein, Gary Dolman, Tom Blomfield and Jason Bates in February 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London.