David Scott

Shareholder Nominated Director, abrdn plc

Appointed:

11 May 2023

Career and experience:

David is the appointed representative of one of Phoenix Group’s major shareholders, abrdn plc (‘abrdn’). He has over 35 years of financial services experience and is currently Chief Enterprise Technology Officer at abrdn. His previous roles include Chief Security and Resilience Officer and Group Digital & IT Strategy Director at abrdn, Group Operations & IT Director at Bankhall Investment Management and Head of IT at Aegon Asset Management UK. David’s NED experience includes roles as NED of Origo Services plc and Chair of the University of St Andrews Students Association. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, a Full Professional Member of the British Computer Society, and a Chartered IT Professional.

Key skills and competencies:

Expert understanding of the current and future role of technology across the financial services industry, and the impact of disruptive trends and resultant transformation.
Knowledge of leading and driving enterprise technology strategies and operating models, innovating and digitising for the future, which is invaluable to Phoenix Group’s aim of organic growth.
Understanding of operations, strategic development and implementation and customer experience which relates closely to Phoenix Group’s objectives.

Current external appointment:

Chief Enterprise Technology Officer at abrdn.