James Manuell

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Lazard Asset Management Ltd. (UK) (Lazard AM-UK) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Lazard Asset Management (UK) Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in London and provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients, financial intermediaries, charities, family offices, private clients and investment vehicles around the world. Lazard AM-UK offers a comprehensive range of UK onshore and offshore funds and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors.

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.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LSE: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Santander Asset Management UK Ltd. (SAM-UK) is an asset manager headquartered in Glasgow, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Scottish Mutual Portfolio Managers Ltd. and Abbey National Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAM Investment Holdings SL, owned by Banco Santander SA (NYSE, BME: SAN) in Spain. SAM-UK manages funds on behalf of other Santander group entities as well as retail investors. The firm also manages a small number of segregated corporate portfolios.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

GAM International Management Ltd. (GIML) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of GAM (UK) Ltd., ultimately owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, GIML was founded in 1984 and provides investment management services to a range of pooled investment vehicles, such as GAM Funds, corporate and public pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations and other business entities.

Impax Asset Management Ltd. (IAM) is a specialist asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ian Simm in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Impax Asset Management Group plc (LON: IPX). They provide ongoing investment services to the separately managed accounts of various institutional clients based on the investment goals, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance of each client. IAM is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

LOM Asset Management Ltd. (LOM AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The firm is a subsidiary of LOM Financial Ltd. (BSX: LOM). LOM AM provides investment solutions to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients across the globe.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Livingbridge EP LLP (Livingbridge) is a private equity subsidiary of Livingbridge VC LLP founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Manchester, Boston and Melbourne.

Maxwell Data Supplies provides office, imaging and data products. The company sells magnetic tape and other recording medium to firms with large data centers. Its brands include Fuji, IBM, 3M, Pioneer, Sony and Hewlett Packard. Maxwell Data Supplies was founded in January, 1996 and is located in Frisco, TX.

Eight Roads Capital Advisors (UK) Ltd (Eight Roads Capital Advisors) is a venture capital subsidiary of FIL Ltd. founded in 1969. The firm is headquartered in London.

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that specializes in corporate strategy, transaction services, and performance improvement. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. currently employs over 900 professionals in 20 offices worldwide. Global clients include Fortune 500, FTSE 100, Eurotop 300, and many of the largest firms in Asia-Pacific. With a reputation for solving the most complex issues, L.E.K. collaborates with business leaders to accelerate the pace and precision of strategic decision-making.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Gardiner Museum operates as ceramic art museum from the collection of ancient American artifacts and European pottery and porcelain. It also hosts special exhibitions, events, lectures, and clay classes to complement its permanent collection. The company was founded by George Gardiner and Helen Gardiner in 1984 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

MedicAlert Foundation Canada, Inc. provides emergency information services to members with health conditions and special medical needs and personal requests that should be known in the event of an emergency. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

PROfounders Capital Partners LLP (PROfounders Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Oakley Capital Ltd founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

DCVC Management Co LLC (DCVC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Zachary Bogue and Matthew Ocko. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Invest Toronto, Inc. engages in marketing and promotion activities to increase business investment. Its services include complimentary concierge service for businesses, interactions with sector experts and all three levels of government, guidance on site location and selection, business-to-business linkages, and industry and economic benchmarking analysis. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

EdenTree Investment Management Ltd. (EdenTree) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 as Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office to protect the Anglican Church. EdenTree was a wholly owned subsidiary of Benefact Group Plc until January 2023 when the entire ordinary issued share capital of the firm was transferred to EdenTree Holdings Ltd. (EHL) as part of the Group wide restructuring. They are ultimately owned by Benefact Trust Ltd. EdenTree provides a broad range of insurance, financial services and risk management solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers and business partners, which includes charities and heritage property owners. They manage the EdenTree Investment Funds for charities, designed to meet the needs of the UK Church and Charity investors.

Terbium Labs, Inc. provides software services. It focuses on data intelligence, building systems to find sensitive information wherever it may appear on the internet. The company was founded by Daniel Rogers, David S Oros and Michael Moore in 2013 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

The World Bank (Research) (World Bank-Research) is the investment research division of The World Bank, an international financial institution headquartered in Washington, DC. It provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. World Bank-Research provides research to developing nations to aid economic advancement.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., National Economic Research Associates, Inc. is a company based in Chicago, IL. The company provides economic consulting services.

AUDIOis, Inc. develops and operates digital audio platform. It enables publishers and brands to tell their stories in audio. The company was founded by Will Mayo, Brad Askins and Geoffrey Mayo and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fathom Financial Consulting Ltd. is a world-leading consultancy that specializes in macroeconomics, financial markets, and geopolitics. Fathom Financial Consulting was founded in 2003 and is based in London, UK. The British company provides trusted and independent research and consultancy services to clients in corporate and financial institutions, policy groups, and government. The private company also has subsidiaries in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

The Economic Club of Canada operates as a non-profit and non-partisan speaker's forum. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Swift Medical, Inc. provides imaging technology and data analytics solutionss. Its product, Swift Wound XL, captures, measures, assesses, and documents wounds at point-of-care and then share that information in real-time. The company was founded by Carlo Perez and Edwin Liang and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Mercuri (Mercuri) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Alan Hudson & Denise Xifara. The firm is headquartered in London, UK and is wholly owned by Guardian Media Group Plc.

SafelyYou, Inc. is a seed-stage company which engages in the development of artificial intelligence tools in memory loss management. Its aims to provide patients, caregivers, and families with a safety system that could adequately identify falls and make daily living safer for those living in memory care. The company was founded by Pulkit Agrawal, Alexandre Bayen, Julien Jacquemot, and George Netscher and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Aviva Investors (Infrastructure) (Aviva Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.

A Million Ads Ltd. delivers creative and personalisation for digital audio. It specializes in digital advertising, creative advertising services, dynamic personalisation, dynamic creative, audio advertising, digital audio, dynamic audio and personalised advertising. The company was founded by Steve Dunlop in 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd. is a venture capital subsidiary of The Omidyar Group founded in 2009 by Pierre Morad Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India.