James Yuill
Head of Private Companies Finance and Operations, Ballie Gifford
James Yuill is listed as Head of Private Companies Finance and Operations, Ballie Gifford. James spoke at GAIM Ops West 2026 in October 2026 (speaker, “Evaluating Fund Administrators and Service Providers: A Best Practice Framework”). Speaks mainly on Operations and Compliance Summit.
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- Topics: Operations and Compliance Summit
About
James is Head of Private Companies Finance and Operations at Baillie Gifford, effectively serving as CFO for the firm's private companies division. He oversees valuations, fund operations, and data strategy across Baillie Gifford's private investment platform — spanning UK-listed investment trusts and a growing range of dedicated LP funds and co-investment vehicles across Cayman and Luxembourg. The platform holds stakes in around 100 private companies, with total private investment AUM of approximately $14bn. Before joining Baillie Gifford in 2017, James spent seven years at KPMG in financial sector audit and advisory.
Sessions at 1 conference
GAIM Ops West 2026 25 October 2026 – 27 October 2026
- Evaluating Fund Administrators and Service Providers: A Best Practice Framework Speaker · 25 October 2026
Spoke alongside
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