Invitation to Next Generation CFO with Nicola Fraser

We would be delighted if you could join us for a lunchtime conversation with Nicola Fraser, Chief Financial Officer at atomos.

Nicola Fraser is the Chief Financial Officer of atomos, a private equity backed wealth management firm that aims to inspire complete confidence in the long term financial wellbeing of its clients.

She graduated from the University of Glasgow with an honours degree in Mathematics & Statistics and trained as a chartered accountant at EY. She previously served as Group CFO of Sanlam UK Ltd, Global Head of Financial Risk Management at Standard Life Aberdeen plc and CFO, EMEA at Aberdeen Asset Management plc as well as supporting a number of Committees at the Investment Association and Scottish Financial Enterprise in a career spanning 25 years in financial services.

Nicola believes the wealth and asset management industry plays a vital economic and societal role in managing risk and return for its customers and the underlying purpose of serving customers must lie at the heart of what the sector delivers. She has also been a strong supporter of greater diversity within the sector, chairing Standard Life Aberdeen’s diversity forum and leading atomos’ diversity strategy.

At this exclusive virtual lunchtime session, Nicola will share her career journey to date, including some reflections on her decision-making process and motivations which have led her to the role of CFO.

WHEN: Thursday 23rd February, 12:30 – 1:30 pm via Microsoft Teams Live Event

To register your interest or confirm attendance, please email [email protected]

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