Martin Gilbert

Rory Franssen shows off the trophy after winning the Tartan Pro Tour's Fairmont St Andrews event supported by Martin Gilbert. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Franssen eagles last to land maiden pro win in Tartan Pro Tour event

Robbie Clyde will formally join the Scottish Golf team in September.

Clyde lands role as Scottish Golf's new chief executive

From left: departing CEO Colette Cohen with her successor Myrtle Dawes. Picture: contributed.

New CEO for Aberdeen's Net Zero Technology Centre as Colette Cohen steps down

The Chancellor announced big changes on how much money can be put into pension pots tax free.

Budget 2023: Major changes to pension pots 'tremendous news for economy'

Scottish Golf, the governing body, has published its Annual Review for 2022 and there is mixed news on the membership front. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Drop in women members at Scottish clubs but girls' figure jumps by 18 per cent

Scottish Golf chairman Martin Gilbert, pictured with Rory McIlroy during the 2017 AAM Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, felt a positive tone at the governing body's annual meeting in Fife. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Scottish Golf postpones vote on proposed bid to raise affiliation fee

Karin Sharp, who currently holds the post of Chief Operating Officer, has been encouraged to apply for the Scottish Golf CEO post. Picture: Scottish Golf.

The story behind Scottish Golf's search for new CEO

Karin Sharp was appointed as Scottish Golf's chief operating officer in April 2020 following Andrew McKinlay's exit as chief executive. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Sharp no longer at helm of Scottish Golf as interim CEO is appointed

Gemma Dryburgh kisses the trophy following her victory the TOTO Japan Classic on the LPGA Tour in November. Picture: STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images.

Dryburgh lands triple backing boost for new LPGA season

Investment veteran Martin Gilbert was a co-founder and then chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management which eventually merged with Standard Life in 2017.

Edinburgh hub pledge after deal sealed for funds firm managing almost £600m

Two members enjoy a game at Murrayfield Golf Club, close to Edinburgh city centre. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Nine Scottish golf clubs see membership rise by more than 100%

Campbell Fleming, chief executive of AssetCo: 'The deal demonstrates the appeal of AssetCo’s mission and business model.'

Edinburgh funds firm Revera latest deal for Martin Gilbert's AssetCo

Double Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew has been nominated as a non-executive director. Picture: Tristan Jones

Catriona Matthew and Paul Lawrie set to join Scottish Golf board

Paul Lawrie in action during the Staysure PGA Championship at Formby last July. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Paul Lawrie 'delighted and honoured' to join European Tour group board

David Law on his debut in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns in 2019. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

David Law on unique thrill of being fan, caddie and player at Dunhill Links

Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP) was founded in 2018 with the mission to bring the benefits of distributed ledger technology to business. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Edinburgh blockchain innovator secures £2m including Martin Gilbert backing

Investment veteran Martin Gilbert was a co-founder and then chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management which eventually merged with Standard Life in 2017.

Martin Gilbert's AssetCo eyes fresh deals after swoop for Edinburgh's Saracen

Stacey Lewis celebrates winning the last edition of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in 2020. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Scottish Women's Open can go from strength to strength, says Martin Gilbert

Martin Gilbert pictured with Rory McIlroy during the pro-am for the 2019 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Gilbert: Fear of joining golf clubs needs to be eradicated

Former Scottish rugby Gavin Hastings, Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert with Ireland's Rory McIlroy make their way to the 15th

National Conversation on Sport: ‘Sport can grow our communities and economies’

Investment veteran Martin Gilbert was a co-founder and then chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management which eventually merged with Standard Life in 2017.

Edinburgh funds firm Saracen acquired by Martin Gilbert's AssetCo

Mr Walker says he took on the MD role as he could see the hotel's potential. Picture: Newsline Media.

The Big Interview: Peter Walker, MD of Maryculter House

Former Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert is the new chair of Scottish Golf, having succeeded Eleanor Cannon at the virtual annual general meeting. Picture: Scottish Golf

Scottish golf clubs record 6.1 per cent rise in playing membership

Martin Gilbert, pictured with Rickie Fowler after the American's win in the 2015 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at Gullane, is set to take over as Scottish Golf's new chair this weekend. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Why Scottish Golf has to grasp a big opportunity under Martin Gilbert leadership

Former Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert is set to succeed Eleanor Cannon as Scottish Golf chair next month

Scottish Golf tees up three new board directors along with chair Martin Gilbert

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Martin Gilbert putts on the 8th hole during Day three of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on September 28, 2019 in St Andrews, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Scottish Golf reports £250,000 downturn in finances due to Covid-19

Graham Ewart was the treasurer at Kingsknowe for more than 35 years. Picture: Michael Kanev

Graham Ewart Q&A on his life in Scottish golf and love of ice cream

Catriona Matthew pictured during the AIG Women's Open at Royal Troon in August. Picture: Andrew Redington/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Catriona Matthew Q&A on Covid scare, Solheim Cup, Scottish Golf and being hooked...

Former Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert will succeed Eleanor Cannon as chair of Scottish Golf in March

Martin Gilbert to be new chair of Scottish Golf

European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley is bulish about the circuit's link up with the PGA Tour. Picture: Getty Images

European Tour link up with PGA Tour is not a merger, insists Keith Pelley

Atholl Duncan is the author of Leaders in Lockdown, which is available on Amazon, Waterstones and WH Smith.

Business leaders including top Scots say 'no going back' to pre-Covid world

Martin Gilbert was a co-founder and then chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management which eventually merged with Standard Life in 2017.

Investment veteran Martin Gilbert picks up new directorship

England's Aaron Rai, left, won the last staging of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open under its current contract but Aberdeen Standard Life chairman Sir Douglas Flint, right, is hopeful a new deal can be struck for the Rolex Series event. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Martin Dempster: Nicola Sturgeon could hold key to Scottish Open future

The Renaissance Club in East Lothian has staged the Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open, both sponsored by Aberdeen Standard Investments, for the past two years after a similar set up at Dundonald Links in 2017 then Gullane in 2018. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Scottish Opens set to go separate ways again after sharing venues

Paul Lawrie tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Paul Lawrie calling time on European Tour career in Scottish Open

Martin Gilbert has taken up the new role with the European Tour as he prepares to retire as chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investments at the end of next month

Martin Gilbert joins European Tour board

Martin Gilbert says this year's Ladies Scottish Open has its strongest field. Picture: SNS

I hope the golfers will be more responsible than the footballers, says Martin Gi...

Keith Skeoch is set to bow out as chief executive of Edinburgh-headquartered fund management giant Standard Life Aberdeen. Picture: Graham Flack

Standard Life Aberdeen's Skeoch 'sad and excited' after bowing out

Skeoch was one of the key figures behind the mega-merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017. Picture: Graham Flack

Keith Skeoch to bow out as chief executive of Standard Life Aberdeen

Martin Gilbert will be chairman of the OGTC. Picture: Graham Flack

Fund management veteran Martin Gilbert to chair Aberdeen's OGTC

Former SLA joint chief Martin Gilbert among backers of Edinburgh blockchain star...

Martin Gilbert will leave a strong legacy when he retires in September, with ASI having been a loyal supporter of golf in Scotland for more than a decade. Picture: Paul Severn

Martin Gilbert upbeat about future of Scottish Opens

Marc Warren, who is an Aberdeen Standard Investments ambassador, is hoping a self-imposed break before the coronavirus hit has helped him regain his hunger for the game after a tough couple of seasons. Picture: Aberdeen Standard Investments

Marc Warren 'surprised' new dates have been announced for majors

Scottish Open consider Saturday finish to avoid Wimbledon

Dundonald Links confirmed for 2017 Scottish Open

George O’Grady steps down as European Tour chief

Alex Salmond tees off on a practice day before the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart. Picture: SNS

‘Scottish Open will not go to men-only clubs’

Golf: Paul Lawrie backing women’s circuit

We’ll put up cash if you back Aberdeen Union Terrace garden, say seven bosses

Key investors question Gilbert’s role as chairman of FirstGroup

Comment: Jobs for the same old boys on the same old boards

Martin Dempster: Northern Open cash proves a timely asset

Interview: Martin Gilbert of Aberdeen Asset Management

Troubled New Star proves attractive

Interview: Martin Gilbert

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