About the speakers
Robert is Head of Credit Research and co-manager of the Strategic Bond Strategy. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2001 on the graduate scheme, becoming an investment grade bond manager in 2004 before going on to manage high yield portfolios in 2010. He is responsible for running the corporate credit portion of the Managed strategy. Robert has managed strategic bond strategies since 2012. He graduated MMath from Durham University in 2001 and is a CFA Charterholder.
Investment Specialist Director
Sandy is an investment specialist in the Clients Department, specialising in corporate credit. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2020 after six years as a product manager at Aegon Asset Management. He graduated MA (Hons) in International Relations from the University of St Andrews in 2006.
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