Former SLA joint chief Martin Gilbert among backers of Edinburgh blockchain start-up
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He boasts more than 25 years’ experience as a strategy consultant, advising governments and working with multi-national blue-chips including the Ford Motor Company, Wal-Mart, Virgin Galactic and AkzoNobel. Forrest has also participated in BTP’s latest angel funding round which was led by Aberdeen Asset Management co-founder Gilbert and former deputy Laing. Laing is now an active early stage investor while Gilbert – latterly the joint chief executive of Standard Life Aberdeen – joined expanding fintech Revolut as group chairman in January. Laing added: “I have been impressed with the progress BTP has made… in particular their work with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.” Thank you for reading this story on our website. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content.