Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. appointed Julian Ide as an independent non-executive director of its Board, effective June 18, 2026. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Nomination Committee after a thorough search process. Ide brings over 35 years of experience in asset management and financial services to the role.

"Julian brings a wealth of global asset management experience and deep expertise in client engagement and product positioning, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Board of PSH," said PSH Chairman Rupert Morley. "His experience in asset management industry across global markets, combined with his strategic vision, will further enhance the Board's strategic perspective and capabilities."

Professional Background

Ide currently serves as Principal of Thinking Capital, a position he has held since 2024. His career includes leadership roles at several major financial institutions. From 2011 to 2016, he served as CEO of Old Mutual Global Investors. He subsequently served as CEO of Source ETF from 2016 to 2017, where he advised on its sale to Invesco. From 2018 to 2023, he was CEO of Martin Currie, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton.

Tenure at Franklin Templeton

Current Roles and Education

Ide currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Rathbones Asset Management. He is also a Trustee and Investment Committee Member of the Sir Jules Thorn Trust. Earlier in his career, he held senior management roles at BBVA Asset Management, Credit Suisse Asset Management, ABN Amro Asset Management, Schroders, Merrill Lynch Investment Management, and Deutsche Morgan Grenfell. He began his career as a qualified solicitor at Freshfields. Ide holds an MA in Law (MA Cantab) from Cambridge University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Guildford Law School.