Martin Currie Global Portfolio names new chair as Gaskell steps down

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...