Martin Currie Global Portfolio names new chair as Gaskell steps down

Gillian Watson appointed chair

Gillian Watson has been appointed chair of the Martin Currie Global Portfolio trust as Neil Gaskell steps down after nine years in the role.

Watson, who takes up the position as of today (1 February), has been a non-executive director of the trust since April 2013. She is currently senior managing director at Edinburgh-based boutique corporate advisory firm Noble & Co and holds various non-executive director positions. Martin Currie hires TMT PM from BlackRock Under Gaskell, Martin Currie Global Portfolio's assets have grown to over £300m, as the company became the first and only investment trust to receive Morningstar's maximum ‘Five Globes' rating for sustainability. His tenure also saw the appointment of Zehrid Os...