Aberdeen looks to oust Garrett-Cox as head of £2bn Alliance Trust

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Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert said he wants to oust Katherine Garrett-Cox as chief executive of the £2.1bn Alliance Trust.

Yesterday Gilbert publicly stated he would “love the opportunity to pitch for the trust.” He is expected to contact the Alliance trust board outlining Aberdeen’s strong track record running othe...

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