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Tom Burnet

Non Executive Chairman, US Growth Trust plc at Baillie Gifford

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Overview

Tom Burnet serves as Non Executive Chairman of US Growth Trust plc at Baillie Gifford [1][4]. Burnet works with public and privately held B2B technology and growth companies, typically supporting businesses at key inflection points through strategy refinement, leadership strengthening, and funding decisions [2]. Current board positions include Non Executive Chairman at Tillo [3], Aker Systems [5], and CT Private Equity Trust at Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC [6], as well as Warden of The Incorporation of Goldsmiths [7]. Burnet previously served as Non Executive Chairman of Kainos from June 2015 to September 2024 [10] and as Independent Director at Pipedrive from March 2024 to March 2026 [8]. Burnet holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from University of Edinburgh Business School [11] and completed SMC 861 at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst [12].

Profile introduction
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I’m a board chair and former CEO who now helps public and privately held B2B technology and growth companies scale successfully. I typically support businesses at key inflection points—refining strategy, strengthening leadership, making funding decisions, often navigating the shift from founder-led to more structured organisations. My focus is practical: align leadership, clarify strategy, improve execution, and build companies that deliver sustainable performance. I enjoy working with founders, investors, and management teams who want clear thinking, straightforward advice and someone who…

Career history

  1. Non Executive ChairmanNov 2025 to presentTillo
  2. Non Executive Chairman, US Growth Trust plcMar 2018 to presentBaillie Gifford
  3. Non Executive ChairmanJul 2020 to presentAker Systems
  4. Non Executive Chairman - CT Private Equity TrustJun 2020 to presentColumbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC
  5. WardenJan 2024 to presentThe Incorporation of Goldsmiths
  6. Independent DirectorMar 2024 to Mar 2026Pipedrive
  7. Non Executive ChairmanFeb 2024 to Jul 2025Trading Apps
  8. Non Executive ChairmanJun 2015 to Sep 2024Kainos

Education

  1. MBA, Business Administration and Management, General1992 - 1993University of Edinburgh Business School
  2. SMC 861 at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst1986 - 1986

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