Hamish is an investment specialist in the Scottish Mortgage Team. In his role, he works closely with the managers, meets with portfolio companies and conducts in-depth portfolio discussions with shareholders. Alongside this, he creates engaging content which makes the Scottish Mortgage portfolio accessible to all its shareholders. Prior to joining the team in 2024, Hamish worked on Baillie Gifford's international equities strategies alongside Lawrence Burns. Before joining the firm in 2017, he served in the Royal Navy as a Commissioned Officer, including time as a leader in aircraft carriers, mine-hunters, and nuclear submarines. During training, he was awarded top-of-class by HRH Prince Edward. Hamish is a CFA Charterholder, and he achieved an MBA from City, University of London where he received the EU Award