Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird steps down after 4 years, with Jason Windsor as temporary replacement.

Abrdn CEO, Stephen Bird, is stepping down after almost four years at the helm of the investment group. The company confirmed his departure as the board and Bird agreed it was the right time for a refreshed leadership. Bird led Abrdn through a significant strategic repositioning and major cost-cuts, including a £150m saving plan. A temporary replacement, Abrdn's current finance chief Jason Windsor, has been appointed.