Joanne Elliott

D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd. publishes newspapers, books, journals and periodicals. It focuses on new media, digital technology, retail, radio and television through investment interests. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Dundee, the United Kingdom.

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.

Thames River Capital LLP (TRC) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Capital (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. TRC provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide, through several single and multi-manager funds.

Part of Euro & UK Property Ltd, Seafield Plc is a transportation services provider. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. Seafield was acquired by Orb Acquisitions Ltd. from Fidex International Trust Co. Ltd. on April 12, 2001 for $13.64 million.

Part of The British Land Co. Plc, Continental Europe Retail is an investment fund.

LaSalle Investment Management Securities BV (LIMS) is the Netherlands-based subsidiary of LaSalle Fund Management BV, ultimately held by Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (NYSE: JLL) in the US. Established in 1998, LIMS is based in Amsterdam and houses LaSalle's European Real Estate Securities group, which manages real estate securities investments for pension funds, institutional and retail investors worldwide. LaSalle is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which integrates environmental, social and governance issues into their investment analysis and decision-making processes.

Alba Trees provides a consultancy service to other nurseries and has assisted those ranging from small local native tree nurseries to one of the largest growers in Eastern Europe. They regularly undertake contract-growing for customers ranging from Scottish Highland estates to local authorities and government agencies both in the UK and overseas. Their unique bar-code-based stock control system ensures full traceability of all stock lines

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (BlackRock UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 1964 and formerly known as Barclays Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, BlackRock UK manages a range of investment products for various UK and continental European clients including defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, insurance companies, educational and nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and individual and families.

Columbia Threadneedle Fund Management Ltd. (CTFM) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Founded in 1972, the firm was formerly known as F&C Treasury Ltd. and became BMO Fund Management Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Fund Management Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. Headquartered in London, CTFM manages a range of in-house and multimanager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

Part of Anderson Strathern Nominees Ltd., Buccleuch Properties Ltd. is a highly respected private property investment and British development company founded in 2003. The company is based in London, UK. Buccleuch Property is a deliberately broad-based business that seeks to spread risk through a balanced combination of diverse investment and development-led activities.

Part of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE, Rodamco France is a French company that specializes in owning, developing, and managing premier retail assets such as shopping centers and airports, as well as prestigious office buildings and major convention and exhibition venues in the region. The company is based in Paris, France and was founded in 1997. The group's portfolio was valued at €54.5 bn as of December 31, 2021.

European Public Real Estate Association provides interest for public real estate sectors. It specializes in investment research, listed real estate, index management, formulation of best practices recommendations, representation to the EU and regulatory bodies and networking for sector. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Buccleuch Ltd. provides real estate development services.

Part of Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., LaSalle Investment Management (United Kingdom) is a British company that provides real estate investment and management services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1991. The CEO is Jeff A. Jacobson.

The New Model School Co. Ltd. owns and operates Maple Walk School and Faraday School, a purpose-built preparatory school for girls and boys aged 4 to 11. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Project Scotland helps young people aged 16 to 30 to get on in life through volunteering with a local charity in Scotland. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Part of Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., LaSalle Investment Management Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft creates investment opportunities that align with the long-term goals of their investors, people, and shareholders. The company is based in Munich, Germany. The German company actively manages the assets they invest in to enhance client returns and build a better world. LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world's leading real estate investment managers across a complete range of investment vehicles. The CEOs are Stefan Pelkofer, Uwe Rempis, Roberto Manuel A. Ato del Avellanal Carrera. The company was founded in 2010.

The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust is a Scottish organization that manages Bowhill House & Grounds, a historic estate located in the Scottish Borders. The estate offers stunning views and features gardens, woodlands, and wildlife. The organization provides experienced rangers to guide visitors through the estate's natural beauty.

The Three Stills Co. Ltd. is a British company that operates whisky distilleries. The private company is based in Hawick, UK. The company was founded in 2013.

The MDS Estates Ltd. is a British real estate company that provides real estate services. The private company is based in Kettering, UK. The company was founded in 2014.

Part of Allianz SE, Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group Ltd. is a holding British company that provides general insurance services. The company is based in Bournemouth, UK. Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group was acquired by Allianz Holdings Plc from Liverpool Victoria Financial Services Ltd. on December 31, 2019 for $727.82 million.