Asset manager Abrdn has appointed Siobhan Boylan as chief financial officer and she is expected to join the Edinburgh-based company in the summer.

Ms Boylan brings over thirty years’ experience and significant knowledge from across the financial services sector. She is currently CFO of Coutts & Co, the private banking arm of the NatWest Group, and an independent non-executive at Jupiter Fund Management.

Prior to Coutts & Co, she was CFO of Brewin Dolphin, a constituent of the FTSE 250 until its acquisition in 2022, CFO of the asset management subsidiary of Legal & General, LGIM, and held various senior finance roles at Aviva.

Sir Douglas Flint, Abrdn chairman, said: “Siobhan brings outstanding credentials and deep experience as CFO of wealth and investment businesses.”

Jason Windsor, group chief executive,, said: “Siobhan was the outstanding candidate, with her impressive skillset and experience that is highly relevant, and complementary to the rest of the leadership team.

“I know she will make an immediate and significant impact. I want to take this opportunity to thank Ian Jenkins for his commitment during the interim period, and I am delighted he will step into a new role as CFO of our Investments business when Siobhan joins the company.”

Ms Boylan said: “This is an exciting time to join the business, and I am looking forward to working with talented colleagues, to continue to strengthen the business and set it up for future success.”

Ms Boylan’s salary has been set at £495,000. All other elements of remuneration are in line with the shareholder-approved directors’ remuneration policy.

Ian Jenkins will continue in the role of Interim Group CFO until Siobhan Boylan joins the company.