Joined Baillie Gifford in 2024 to help grow the private company investment strategy. Joined Allen & Co's advisory and asset management business in 2011 as the third hire. Helped build and design investment processes and infrastructure to grow from inception to $14bn of assets. Oversaw alternative investments, responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring $2bn approved list. Led 60 investments over 10+ years, deploying $3bn+ of assets across equity, credit, venture, PE, real estate, and crypto. Managed portfolio of private credit business development companies and midstream energy equities. Managed internal insurance denominated fund. Designed customized performance analytics,
Brian Kelly
Director, Investment Specialist
Baillie Gifford
United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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Director, Investment Specialist
Baillie Gifford
Investment Team
Manager/Sponsor
Edinburgh
Scotland
United Kingdom
Aug 29, 2025
Work Experience
Baillie Gifford
Director, Investment Specialist Jul 2024 - Present
Email: brian.kelly@bailliegifford.com
Allen & Co
Head of Alternative Investments Sep 2011 - Jul 2024
Email: bkelly@allenco.com
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