Abrdn finance chief Jason Windsor to replace Stephen Bird as CEO, Financial Times reports

(Reuters) – Abrdn finance chief Jason Windsor is the front-runner to become the next chief executive of the British fund manager following the departure of Stephen Bird, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Windsor could be formally elevated to the top role as soon as Tuesday when the company reports half-year results, the newspaper reported, citing two sources close to the process.

Bird stepped down in May after a turbulent four-year tenure marked by deep outflows of client cash and a much-criticised rebranding.

Windsor took over as interim chief executive while the company began its search for a permanent CEO.

Abrdn did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.