Thomas Otton

Thomas Otton, CA, is an experienced investment trust accountant currently working at Baillie Gifford since August 2021. This role followed a three-year accountancy graduate program involving rotations across five areas of Baillie Gifford, complemented by studies for the Chartered Accountancy qualification at ICAS. Prior to this, Thomas held multiple roles at Buccleuch, including Duty Manager and Visitor Services, where responsibilities included managing retail operations and enhancing visitor experiences. Additional experiences include a volunteer role at Tweed Forum, an internship at Yarrow Fishery Limited focusing on aquaculture efficiency, and earlier positions in visitor services and tennis coaching. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Edinburgh and studied at the University of Richmond.