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Sally Tennant OBE

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Acorn Capital Advisers

London, UK

Sally Tennant OBE

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Sally Tennant’s Biography

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Sally Tennant is the founding partner of Acorn Capital Advisers, an experienced Non-Executive Director and a private banking expert.

As a trusted adviser to high net worth families, Sally is a Non-Executive Director of Waypoint Capital and of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., the listed holding company of the Canaccord Genuity group, and of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Limited, its principal U.K. wealth management subsidiary, and plays an active role within Canaccord Genuity’s Advisory Programme for Women.

Sally has a wealth of CEO experience and is expert at building high performance teams, developing and implementing growth strategies, putting in place robust investment frameworks and ensuring strong operating platforms. She was Chief Executive of Kleinwort Benson, Chief Executive of Lombard Odier (UK) Ltd, and Chief Executive of Schroders Private Banking. Her earlier career was in asset management at Gartmore plc, Morgan Grenfell Asset Management, and S G Warburg/Mercury Asset Management. Sally also co-launched Beaumont Capital, a hedge fund, and has profound experience dealing with... Sally Tennant is the founding partner of Acorn Capital Advisers, an experienced Non-Executive Director and a private banking expert.

As a trusted adviser to high net worth families, Sally is a Non-Executive Director of Waypoint Capital and of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., the listed holding company of the Canaccord Genuity group, and of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Limited, its principal U.K. wealth management subsidiary, and plays an active role within Canaccord Genuity’s Advisory Programme for Women.

Sally has a wealth of CEO experience and is expert at building high performance teams, developing and implementing growth strategies, putting in place robust investment frameworks and ensuring strong operating platforms. She was Chief Executive of Kleinwort Benson, Chief Executive of Lombard Odier (UK) Ltd, and Chief Executive of Schroders Private Banking. Her earlier career was in asset management at Gartmore plc, Morgan Grenfell Asset Management, and S G Warburg/Mercury Asset Management. Sally also co-launched Beaumont Capital, a hedge fund, and has profound experience dealing with multi-generational families and family businesses in a diverse range of ways. She was Chair of Style Analytics, the investment portfolio analytics company, and a board member of Ledunfly SA. In addition, Sally was a Non-Executive Director of Fiorucci, the iconic fashion brand, and Vice Chair of the Paladin Capital Group Advisory Board.

Sally is a respected public speaker and opened the 13th Annual London Business School’s Women in Business Conference. Her charitable work includes Tommy’s the baby charity, where she is a Patron, and Guy’s & St Thomas’s Charity, where she is Vice Chair, a Trustee and Chairs the Childhood Obesity Programme. Sally was awarded on OBE in the Queen’s 2018 Birthday Honours List for her work in maternity services to research into miscarriages and stillbirths. moreless

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Family Capital

Waking up a billionaire – a sanity checklist

In this article for Family Capital, Sally Tennant OBE, founding partner of Acorn Capital Advisers, discusses success and personal wealth. She explores how you can manage and expand your wealth as well as the ten-point checklist of risk factors.

Financial Times

Martin Gilbert: knack of the right place at the right time

Sally Tennant, Founder of Acorn Capital Advisers, is mentioned in an article by the Financial Times.

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Sally Tennant’s Background

Acorn Capital Advisers

Founder

2016 - Present

London, UK

Acorn Capital Advisers was founded in 1998 by Sally Tennant. The organisation is an independent wealth management adviser whose clients are ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

Kleinwort Benson

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

London, UK

Kleinwort Benson was a leading private bank and financial services company. It became Kleinwort Hambros in 2016 and is now owned by Société Générale.

Lombard Odier

Chief Executive Officer

2007 - 2010

London, UK

Lombard Odier is a Swiss private bank founded in 1796.

Schroders Private Banking

Chief Executive Officer

2002 - 2006

London, UK

Established in 1804, Schroders is a multinational investment manager. The company operates in 32 global locations employs over 5,000 people. During her time at the firm, Sally was Executive Director of Schroders Private Banking, Chair of Schroder & Co Channel Islands Ltd and Executive Director of Schroder & Co Bank AG.

Beaumont Capital Management

Founding Partner

2001 - 2002

London, UK

Beaumont Capital Management was founded in 1981. The investment management company offers multiple innovative services including ETF-based investment solutions, institutional investors and retirement plans.

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Current Board Positions

Canaccord Genuity

Non-Executive Director

2019 - Present

Toronto, CA

Established in 1950, Canaccord Genuity is a Canadian listed wealth management and capital markets group with a global presence. Throughout the years, it has been driven by unwavering dedication to building lasting client relationships by generating value for their clients.

Waypoint Capital

Non-Executive Director

2017 - Present

Geneva, CH

Waypoint is a family business enterprise which invests in healthcare, medical technologies and asset management, including real estate.

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Previous Board Positions

Hargreaves Property Holdings Ltd

Non-Executive Director

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Hargreaves Property Holdings Ltd is a property investment and development company.

Style Analytics

Chair

2016 - 2021

London, UK

Style Analytics delivers solutions to understand the true drivers of investment portfolios with clear analysis of style, risk & performance metrics.

Fiorucci

Non-Executive Director

Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

London, UK

Founded by Elio Fiorucci in 1967, Fiorucci is an iconic Italian fashion label that was the first brand to combine music, art, fashion and celebrity.

Paladin Capital Group

Vice-Chairman, Advisory Board

Aug 2015 - Oct 2019

Washington, US

Paladin Capital Group is a US Private Equity business focused on Cyber Security.

Ledunfly SA

Non-Executive Director

2016 - 2017

Geneva, CH

Ledunfly is a private family enterprise with commercial and investment holdings across a number of sectors and philanthropic interests.

Duncan Lawrie Private Bank

Chair

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

London, UK

Duncan Lawrie was a private bank based in Belgravia, London. The bank, which was founded in 1971, provided a customised service to high-net-worth people with a focus on personal relationships. In December 2016 Duncan Lawrie announced the break up and sale of the Duncan Lawrie Group. The exercise was completed in December 2017.

Tommy's

Co-Chair & Trustee

1999 - 2016

London, UK

Tommy's is a medical research charity. The charity’s aim is to save babies’ lives by funding research and providing information on the causes and prevention of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.

Sherborne School for Girls

Governor, Investment & Nominations Committees

2004 - 2012

Sherborne, UK

Sherborne School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18.

LODH Holdings (UK) Ltd

Executive Director

2007 - 2010

London, UK

LODH Holdings (UK) Ltd specialised in wealth and asset management. It was a constituent of the private banking company, Lombard Odier.

Gartmore PLC

Executive Director

1994 - 2000

London, UK

Gartmore PLC was an investment management business and was once listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2011 the firm was acquired by the Henderson Group.

Morgan Grenfell Asset Management

Executive Director

1986 - 1991

London, UK

Founded in 1938, Morgan Grenfell was a leading investment bank. At its height, it was seen as one of the most powerful British merchant banks.

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Philanthropy

Tommy's

Patron

2016 - Present

London, UK

Tommy's is a medical research charity. The mission of the charity is to save the lives of babies by funding research and providing information on the prevention and causes of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation

Vice Chair, Trustee, Audit & Investment Committee Member Chair, Childhood Obesity Programme

2013 - Present

London, UK

Located in London, Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation is an independent charity that is dedicated to building a healthier society.

Media

Taking the Right Risks - the Art and Science of Impact Across the Spectrum

Panel Discussion

Nov 2021

London, UK

In a partnership with PCD Club, Acorn Capital Advisers hosts a panel discussion to examine the challenges and risks of implementing an impact strategy.

Interviews

The Hot Seat with Sally Tennant

Interviewed

Oct 2021

London, UK

Sally joins David Bell in the Hot Seat to discuss the need to hold a holistic portfolio. When it comes to private equity investments, Sally encourages family offices to hold a reserve. If the income requirements of your client change, they need a plan to access funds even if their investments are locked up.

Publications

Family Offices and Private Equity - Navigating the Minefield

Author

Sep 2021

London, UK

In this publication for Acorn, Sally discusses the key factors that will help families increase their exposure to private equity and navigate the challenges.

Waking up a billionaire - Sanity checklist

Author

May 2021

London, UK

As a trusted consultant to high net worth families, Sally explains the necessity of having a strategy in order to retain and leverage a billionaire's status.

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Academic Appointments

Mentore

Mentor

London, UK

A bespoke mentoring service, Mentore is designed to provide companies with solutions by placing their most talented employees with senior mentors to enhance their performance and unlock their potential.

Speaking Engagements

London Business School, Women in Business Conference

Speaker

London, UK

Sally Tennant was the opening Keynote Speaker at the 13th Annual Women in Business Conference. Click on logo for link.

Sally Tennant’s Education

Durham University

BA (Hons) Politics

1974 - 1977