The Scott Bader Commonwealth is pleased to announce Andy Bell as its new Chair.

Andy, who previously served as a Guardian Trustee on the Commonwealth Board, has 39 years’ experience in financial markets across equity research, sales and management in both developed and emerging markets. He has always had a particular focus on manufacturing sectors and an interest in the benefits of sustainability. Andy has been a top ranked equity analyst and salesperson and has worked for a number of leading global players such as NatWest Securities, Bank of America and, most recently, Credit Suisse.

He has significant experience in the development and implementation of strategy at both a macro and micro level as well as of change management. He is an inclusive and team-oriented individual who has witnessed first-hand a number of economic cycles with different severity and duration and the structural challenges they pose for leadership teams. Andy has a MA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Mansfield College, Oxford University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.

Andy said: “I am delighted to become the Chair of the Scott Bader Commonwealth Board. The Commonwealth, now in its 72^nd year, is an integral part of what makes Scott Bader so special and unique. I look forward to working with the talented members of the Commonwealth Board to ensure the long-term sustainable success of the Scott Bader Group.”