John McCareins
Chief Client Officer, Investments
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 in June 2025, John led Northern Trust Asset Management’s international business spanning EMEA and APAC and served as UK CEO and held directorships on multiple subsidiary boards and governance committees across the company. Over his career to date, he has held leadership and management roles across a wide range of areas, including strategic growth initiatives, investment strategy, relationship management and sales, 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.