James Anderson is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Baillie Gifford, where he is renowned for his innovative approach to long-term growth investing. With a career dedicated to challenging traditional investment paradigms, Anderson advocates for strategies that prioritize transformative growth over conventional value. Speaking at the Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference, he delved into the ongoing debate between value and growth investing, emphasizing that growth-focused strategies can drive significant, lasting returns despite being often viewed as riskier or less serious than value investing. Anderson’s insights reflect his commitment to identifying high-impact investments that shape the future of industries globally.