Power of Attorney for Gordon A. Baird

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Gordon A. Baird to a group of individuals, including Lucia Sitar, Megan Kennedy, Robert Stieger, and Andrew Kim. This power of attorney authorizes the appointed individuals to act on Mr. Baird's behalf as a reporting person under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The attorneys-in-fact are empowered to handle all necessary filings with the SEC via the EDGAR system, including preparing, executing, and submitting Forms 3, 4, and 5, as well as Schedules 13D and 13G, and Forms 144. They are also authorized to manage Mr. Baird's EDGAR account, obtain information regarding transactions in company securities, and generally act in all matters related to Mr. Baird's reporting obligations. The power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Baird is no longer required to file these documents, unless earlier revoked. It specifically lists various Aberdeen funds for which these filings may be necessary.