Jim Aitken

Jim Aitken is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. Currently serving as Head of Engineering at Evelyn Partners since November 2022, Aitken previously held significant roles including Head of Development at Foundation Home Loans, where responsibilities included overseeing in-house development projects that contributed to substantial company growth. Aitken also served as Head of Software Engineering at Marks and Spencer, Technical Architect at Portillion Ltd, Technical Design Authority at GMAC RFC, and Analyst Programmer at Nationwide Building Society. Early career experiences included roles at Advance Bank, Cardinal Community Laboratories, and Hawdon Technologies, where Aitken gained expertise in software development and systems analysis. Educational credentials encompass studies at the University of Otago, Menzies College, and Southland Boys High in New Zealand.