Mr. Coutts has worked globally across banking and asset management for over 25 years. His experience includes working on pre- and post-deal readiness and planning for numerous asset management M&A deals and doing operating model modernisation, including the design, architecture and re-implementation of investment management systems and data solutions to eliminate costly customisation and in-house built solutions. 

Mr. Coutts has also worked in real asset scalability, directing a strategic review of operating effectiveness and seeking a target state capable of handling greater assets under management (AuM) without parallel increases in cost. He also has experience with data and tech innovation, regulation and governance, and client advisory for large institutional clients. 

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Coutts was Global Chief Operating Officer, Investments at abrdn Plc, working across public and private asset classes and regions (~$500 billion AuM). Most recently, he shaped the investment operating model during the merger of Standard Life Investments and Aberdeen Asset Management, as well as working on investment governance, regulatory developments, advancing the effectiveness of data and tech to enhance investment processes and reduce cost. 

Mr. Coutts earned an MBA. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Banker Institute.