John McCareins

John was appointed Chief Client Officer with Aberdeen Investments in June 2025. John and his team are responsible for leading the global commercial franchise. This includes advancing growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, business development, the client experience and solutions capabilities across insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and wealth managers.

John has spent more than two decades in the asset management industry, working in a variety of senior roles across the US, EMEA and APAC. Before joining Aberdeen, John led Northern Trust Asset Management’s international business spanning EMEA and APAC, served as UK CEO and held directorships on multiple subsidiary boards and governance committees. Over his career to date, he has held leadership and management roles across a wide range of areas, including growth initiatives, investment solutions, business development and relationship management, as well as portfolio management and trading.

John has an MBA from Dartmouth College and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Northwestern University. John is a CAIA charterholder and has attained the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation. He is also an Accredited Asset Management Specialist designee, a Certified Treasury Professional designee and holds a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.