Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird Steps Down After Strategic Overhaul

Finance chief Jason Windsor to serve as interim CEO as the company seeks a permanent successor.

Stephen Bird leaves Abrdn after nearly four years as CEO, following a major rebranding and strategic repositioning.
Bird led the company through a controversial name change and significant cost-cutting measures, including 500 job cuts.
Under Bird's leadership, Abrdn acquired interactive investor and expanded into mass-market investing.
Despite challenges, Abrdn reduced its pre-tax losses significantly, from £612 million to £6 million.
The search for a new CEO begins as the company aims to continue its transformation and growth.