Proactive Investors - Abrdn PLC (LON:ABDN) has made interim boss Jason Windsor chief executive on a permanent basis, following a full search including potential external candidates.
Windsor, who was temporarily promoted from his role as group chief financial officer in May when former CEO Stephen Bird departed after a four-year reign that saw the asset management firm’s share price almost halve.
The FTSE 250-listed group said the formal succession process resulted in the board considering a number of candidates.
Windsor was chosen as what chairman Sir Douglas Flint said was "the unanimous choice of the board to lead abrdn in its next phase".
"He has made a huge impression both internally and externally since he joined abrdn, particularly as someone whose actions evidence he cares deeply about our clients and customers and our people. I very much look forward to working with him as our new CEO."
Windsor said he sees "significant headroom in each of our three core businesses, with the potential to generate a step-change in performance for our clients and customers, and for our shareholders.
Ian Jenkins will continue in the role of interim group chief financial officer, with the search for a permanent appointment now beginning.