Meet the manager: Kirsty Gibson
Investment Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust.
If you weren’t a fund manager, what job would you do?
A ballet dancer. I didn’t quite make it professionally, but I still enjoy it as a hobby.
What was the proudest moment of your career?
Progressing from an analyst to a portfolio manager, especially being asked to manage the US Growth Trust and American Fund.
What was the most difficult moment of your career and why?
Navigating the markets we’ve experienced since 2020, both the highs and then the lows that followed, has been psychologically challenging.
“I'm a huge fan of the ‘Conversations with Tyler’ podcast, especially for the diverse guests Tyler Cowen brings on – it's thought-provoking to hear from people with such varied backgrounds.”
Kirsty Gibson, Investment Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust
What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?
It'll be fine.
Away from the workplace, how do you spend your time?
Dancing, doing up furniture, and getting outdoors.
Tell us about the last book you read or the last podcast you listened to?
I'm a huge fan of the ‘Conversations with Tyler’ podcast, especially for the diverse guests Tyler Cowen brings on – it's thought-provoking to hear from people with such varied backgrounds.
Where was the last place you went on holiday and why?
Canada, specifically Ottawa and Montreal, to visit family.
In your personal life, what would you like to achieve in the next 12 months?
To finally finish renovating my house.
