Resonance is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Laing to its board as a non-executive director, bringing over 25 years’ of financial services and governance experience, most recently at Rothschild and Co.

James Laing helped launch Rothschild & Co’s Investor Advisory practice in 2019, where he co-headed its Shareholder Engagement division, advising clients on IPOs, M&A, shareholder activism and ESG.

Prior to Rothschild & Co, he was Deputy Head of UK & European Equities and Head of Corporate Governance for the UK and Europe at abrdn (formerly Standard Life Aberdeen). 

James is also a member of the Code Committee on the UK Takeover Panel (the body responsible for setting the UK’s takeover rules), and until very recently was on the FCA’s Listing Authority Advisory Panel. He is also a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Committee for Governance Group in the UK.

On the board of directors, James joins Chair, Karen Shakleton; Daniel Brewer, Chief Executive Officer; Simon Chisholm, Chief Investment Officer and non-executive directors, Anita Bhatia, Michael Perreau and Tim Pope.

Daniel Brewer, CEO, Resonance Limited, said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of James’ experience to our board. James is a well-known figure in the financial services industry and has huge experience in investment management and governance, which is vital as we continue to create a meaningful impact for those facing a housing crisis in the UK, as well as to the important social enterprises which rely on investment capital to grow and support even more individuals and communities across the UK. This additional experience which James can provide will enhance our already strong Board team.” 

James Laing, Board Director at Resonance Limited, added: “The work which Resonance is carrying out in the UK, innovatively using social impact investment, to help people and communities facing a housing crisis, is something which I have wanted to support for a long time. I very much look forward to working with the whole team at Resonance.”