Gautam Dev

Gautam is the Global Head of Talent and Organisational Effectiveness at abrdn. He has extensive experience developed through a career in a variety of roles within global blue-chip organisations, and has held senior roles based in the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. A constant theme throughout Gautam’s career is a strong track record in leading high-profile corporate transformation projects and in developing people, building on earlier careers in management consulting as well as a background in corporate finance and law. Gautam also has Boardlevel experience, currently sitting on the Board of the Scottish Dance Theatre and previously serving as a Board Member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau and the Board of Governors of the Australian International School in Hong Kong. He was also Chair of Eastspring Investments, a Korean Asset Management Company. In his earlier career, he held Executive leadership positions with Prudential plc and Accenture.

Education

• INSEAD - Executive Masters in Coaching and Consulting for Change
• Monash University - MBA, Strategic Management
• Monash University - Bachelor of Laws
• Monash University - Bachelor of Economics