Shona Sklaroff

Shona Sklaroff has extensive experience in business planning and execution, as well as strategic management. Shona is currently the Head of Business Planning and Execution at LGT Wealth Management since September 2023. Prior to this, they held the same position at abrdn from May 2022 to September 2023. At abrdn, they also served as the Head of Business Management and Strategy, Discretionary from September 2016 to May 2022, where they played a key role in developing strategic plans, overseeing corporate governance, and leading a successful legal entity rationalization program. Shona has also held positions at Standard Life Wealth, Lochburgh Limited, Independent Travel, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds Banking Group Plc, and HBOS Plc, where they gained expertise in senior management, financial performance improvement, risk management, client relationship management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Shona Sklaroff has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons degree in Mathematics and Finance from Heriot-Watt University, which they obtained in the years 1997 to 2001. Shona also has several certifications, including an Investment Management Certificate from CFA Society in 2018 and a Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner certification from PRINCE2 in March 2016. Additionally, Shona obtained the Chartered Banker degree from the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, although the specific year and month are not provided.