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Sally Tennant OBE

Founder

Acorn Capital Advisers

London, UK


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Sally Tennant’s Biography

Sally Tennant OBE is the founder of Acorn Capital Advisers, an independent adviser to ultra-high net worth individuals, families and their trustees.  ​

Acorn Capital Advisers provides strategic investment, family office and philanthropic advisory services, and acts as an outsourced Private Office for a select group of families. Sally has many years of investment, banking and management experience.​

Sally is the Chair of Point72 UK Ltd, a director of B-FLEXION Group Holdings SA, and Vice-Chair of the Royal Academy Trust.​

From 2011 to 2014 Sally was CEO of Kleinwort Benson. She was previously Chief Executive of Lombard Odier (UK) Ltd and Chief Executive of Schroders Private Banking. Sally is a Patron of Tommy’s the Baby Charity.  ​

She holds a degree in Politics from the University of Durham.​
Sally Tennant OBE is the founder of Acorn Capital Advisers, an independent adviser to ultra-high net worth individuals, families and their trustees.  ​

Acorn Capital Advisers provides strategic investment, family office and philanthropic advisory services, and acts as an outsourced Private Office for a select group of families. Sally has many years of investment, banking and management experience.​

Sally is the Chair of Point72 UK Ltd, a director of B-FLEXION Group Holdings SA, and Vice-Chair of the Royal Academy Trust.​

From 2011 to 2014 Sally was CEO of Kleinwort Benson. She was previously Chief Executive of Lombard Odier (UK) Ltd and Chief Executive of Schroders Private Banking. Sally is a Patron of Tommy’s the Baby Charity.  ​

She holds a degree in Politics from the University of Durham.​

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Privacy is an illusion for the ultra-wealthy – why your reputation is your most valuable asset

Sally Tennant, founding partner of Acorn Capital Advisers, explores why privacy is becoming a luxury even for UHNWIs and why one thing remains priceless: a good reputation.

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Why high-net-worths choose private banking

Sally Tennant, Founder of Acorn Capital Advisers, offers clients advice on how to choose the right private bank.

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Sally Tennant’s Background

Acorn Capital Advisers
Founder
Jan 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.
 
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Kleinwort Benson
Chief Executive Officer
Jan 2011 - Apr 2014
London, UK
Now owned by Société Générale, Kleinwort Benson was a top financial services company and private bank. It became Kleinwort Hambros in 2016.
 
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Sally Tennant’s Gallery

Current Board Positions

B-FLEXION Group Holdings SA
Non-Executive Director
Jun 2017 - Present
Geneva, CH
A family business enterprise, B-FLEXION Group Holdings SA (previously Waypoint Capital) invests in medical technologies, healthcare and asset management, including property.
 
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Pathstore
Non-Executive Director
2005 - Present
London, UK
Based in London, Pathstore is a small Family Office.
 

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.
 
Canaccord Genuity
Non-Executive Director
Aug 2019 - Mar 2023
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.
 
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Philanthropy

The Royal Academy Trust
Vice-Chair
May 2023 - Present
London, UK
The Royal Academy Trust is a charity set up to support the maintenance, development, advancement and preservation of the Royal Academy of Arts. Sally Tennant was appointed a Trustee in May 2023 and became Vice-Chair in December 2023.
 
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.
 
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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

Making DE&I part of your DNA
Author
May 2022
London, UK
Sally discusses the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and why she believes this should be at the forefront of any company.
 
Six steps to maximising a successful family office CEO/CIO hire
Author
Jan 2022
London, UK
Sally Tennant shares her six steps to maximising the success of family office Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer hires in an article for Acorn Capital Advisers.
 
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Awards & Recognition

Spear's
The best family office service advisers
Jul 2024
London, UK
Sally Tennant and her firm Acorn Capital Advisers are new additions to Spear's Top Recommended family office service advisers.
 

Speaking Engagements

London Business School, Women in Business Conference
Speaker
London, UK
Sally was the Keynote Speaker at the 13th Annual Women in Business Conference in London. Click logo for link.
 

Mentoring

Mentore
Mentor
2020 - Present
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.
 

Sally Tennant’s Education

Durham University
BA (Hons) Politics
1974 - 1977

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