Nimmo returns to ASI Global Smaller Companies as Rowsell and Harris depart

Stepped down in February

Harry Nimmo has returned to co-manage the Aberdeen Standard Investment Global Smaller Companies fund, having stepped down as global head of smaller companies just four months ago, following the departure of investment director Alan Rowsell and analyst Imogen Harris.

Nimmo stepped down as global head of smaller companies after 27 years in the role in February and was replaced by Andrew Paisley, ahead of the launch of the Aberdeen Standard SICAV I - Global Mid-Cap Equity fund. He last managed the ASI Global Smaller Companies fund in 2017.  He will now return to co-manage the global small-cap vehicle alongside Kirsty Desson. Rowsell departs ASI after more than 14 years having joined from Singer & Friedlander where he served as assistant director. He has also previously held roles at Cazenove and HM Treasury. Harris joined ASI in 2016 from Allianz...