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Simon Davis
Chairman at
THE BAILLIE GIFFORD JAPAN TRUST PLC
Net worth: 265 546 $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Simon Lee Davis is Chairman at Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Plc since 2025.
Mr. Davis is Independent Non-Executive Director at Allianz Technology Trust Plc since 2024.
Mr. Davis is Independent Non-Executive Director at Schroder Oriental Income Fund Ltd. since 2024.
Formerly, Mr. Davis was Senior Vice President at Putnam Investment Management LLC from 2001 to 2005.
Mr. Davis was Co-Head of Equities at Putnam Investments Ltd. from 2000 to 2019.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | 8,782 ( 0.01% ) | 122 438 $ | 31/07/2026 | |
| 31/12/2025 | 9,028 ( 0% ) | 81 401 $ | 31/07/2026 | |
| 26/11/2025 | 10,374 ( 0% ) | 61 707 $ | 31/07/2026 |
Simon Davis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAILLIE GIFFORD JAPAN TRUST PLC | Chairman | 10/12/2025 |
| ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY TRUST PLC | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2024 |
| SCHRODER ORIENTAL INCOME FUND LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2024 |
Former positions of Simon Davis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Putnam Investments Ltd.
 Putnam Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance PIL offers professional, active investment management across a broad range of asset classes, including traditional long-only equity, fixed income, multi-asset income, alternative, and multi-asset class strategies. The firm’s research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities. They rely significantly on research generated in-house which is tailored to the precise needs of their investment professionals. External research is also used - for example, to evaluate consensus views and to augment the research process. | Chief Executive Officer | 28/02/2019 |
Putnam Investment Management LLC
 Putnam Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance PIM is an active, long-term investment manager across the major asset classes. Their analysis of the financial markets is generally based on fundamental analysis and research, but also includes quantitative elements. PIM research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 31/10/2005 |
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| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Putnam Investment Management LLC
Putnam Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance PIM is an active, long-term investment manager across the major asset classes. Their analysis of the financial markets is generally based on fundamental analysis and research, but also includes quantitative elements. PIM research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities. | Finance |
Putnam Investments Ltd.
Putnam Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance PIL offers professional, active investment management across a broad range of asset classes, including traditional long-only equity, fixed income, multi-asset income, alternative, and multi-asset class strategies. The firm’s research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities. They rely significantly on research generated in-house which is tailored to the precise needs of their investment professionals. External research is also used - for example, to evaluate consensus views and to augment the research process. | Finance |
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Plc
 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Allianz Technology Trust Plc
 Allianz Technology Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Schroder Oriental Income Fund Ltd.
 Schroder Oriental Income Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
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