Baillie Gifford, 23rd July 2025, Online

A compelling opportunity: The UK is on offer

The best-kept secret in investing may be sitting right on your doorstep. The UK is overlooked for growth and innovation, but it is home to world-leading companies priced at a discount to their international peers.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust manager Iain McCombie will:

  • Dispel the myth that the UK market is incompatible with growth, looking beyond the largest index constituents to demonstrate growth investing in the UK works
  • Discuss where the hidden gems are lurking, giving insights into some highly innovative companies run by exceptional management teams
  • Demonstrate why our distinct approach to UK investing can unlock the vast potential on offer

Speaker:

Iain McCombie, Head of UK Equity,  Baillie Gifford

Iain is the head of our UK Equity Team and lead manager of the UK Core Strategy. He is also the joint manager on our flagship Managed Strategy, which he has been involved in since 2000. Iain joined Baillie Gifford in 1994 and became a partner of the firm in 2005. He has previously spent time on the US Equities Team. Iain graduated MA in Accountancy from the University of Aberdeen and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant.