Anderson Strathern Asset Management appoints new chief executive

Former Aberdeen Asset Management global head of distribution, John Brett, has joined Anderson Strathern Asset Management (ASAM) as chief executive. He will lead ASAM though its next phase of growth, overseeing strategy and managing the team and operations.

Mr Brett has over 20 years’ experience in the investment scene and has held senior executive roles at Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) - which was acquired by AAM in 2013.

Murray McCall, managing partner of Anderson Strathern LLP and an Anderson Strathern Asset Management board member, said: “John combines high-calibre expertise in the investment world with a client-first approach that makes him the perfect person to lead ASAM thorough its next phase of growth.”

Mr Brett said: “Anderson Strathern Asset Management has a fantastic brand and first-class people and I am greatly looking forward to working with the team to help deliver the best possible proposition to clients. We are a nimble team with the ability to react quickly to a fast-changing wealth management market so we see great opportunities for the business and our clients alike.”