Worldwide Discovery

Douglas joined Baillie Gifford in 2001 and became a partner in 2015. He is head of the Discovery Team and has led the strategy since its inception. He is also manager of the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust. He graduated BSc in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Durham in 1997 and attained a DPhil in Molecular Immunology from the University of Oxford in 2001.

Svetlana joined Baillie Gifford in 2012. She is an investment manager in the Discovery Team. She is the lead manager for US Discovery Strategy and a deputy manager for the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust. She graduated BA in Economics and BA in Business Administration from the American University in Bulgaria in 2008, MSc in Investment Analysis in 2009 and PhD in Accounting and Finance in 2012, both from the University of Stirling. She is a CFA Charterholder.

Luke joined Baillie Gifford in 2012. He is an investment manager in the Discovery Team and a deputy manager for the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust. Luke is also an investment analyst for the Private Companies Team. He graduated MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh in 2012.

Zaki joined Baillie Gifford in 2007. He is a senior analyst in the Discovery Team. He is also an investment scout for the Sustainable Growth Team. Zaki graduated BA in Business Accounting and Finance from the University of Newcastle in 2006.