About the speakers

Praveen is an investment manager in the Japanese Equities Team. He is the manager of the Japanese Smaller Companies Strategy, the Shin Nippon Investment Trust, and deputy manager of the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. He is also a founding member of the International Smaller Companies Strategy. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2008 and previously worked for FKI Logistex. Praveen graduated B.Eng in Computer Science from Bangalore University in 2001, and completed an MBA from the University of Cambridge in 2008.

Sarah is an investment specialist in our Japanese Equities Team. Sarah maintains a close relationship with the Japanese Investment Team, participating in stock discussions and portfolio meetings, as part of her investment specialist role. Prior to joining the Japan Team, Sarah spent four years with the Long Term Global Growth Team, responsible for existing clients. She joined Ballie Gifford in 2010. Sarah graduated BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Edinburgh Napier University in 2007.
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