Rathbone Brothers Appointment Of Chief Executive Officer
27 November 2018 - 6:00PM
UK Regulatory
TIDMRAT
Rathbone Brothers Plc
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
After achieving a successful period of considerable growth, the board of
Rathbone Brothers Plc ("Rathbones") announces that Philip Howell will
retire as Chief Executive Officer and from the board by the 2019 Annual
General Meeting on 9(th) May 2019. The Board has appointed Paul Stockton
as his successor, subject to regulatory approval. Paul has been Group
Finance Director of Rathbones for nearly a decade and was appointed
Managing Director of Rathbone Investment Management in May of this year.
Paul has been a key individual in the firm's success and has played an
integral role in the significant growth of the business.
During the intervening period, Philip and Paul will continue to work
closely to ensure there is a smooth transition.
Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones, commented:
"Under Philip's leadership, Rathbones has firmly established itself as
the leading UK wealth manager and, on behalf of the board, I would like
to thank him for the strong direction, unfailing commitment and
dedication he has provided to Rathbones during his tenure.
"The board recognises the importance of careful succession planning at
Rathbones and, having worked with Paul for many years, we are delighted
with his promotion to Chief Executive Officer. Paul has built up
considerable experience and a deep knowledge of the firm, its values and
culture and I wish him every success as he takes on his new
responsibilities."
Philip Howell, Chief Executive of Rathbones, commented:
"It has been my privilege to lead and work alongside the many talented
professionals and dedicated support staff who compose Rathbones. I am
very grateful for their considerable contribution to our success over
the past five years. I look forward to working closely with Paul through
the transition and I am confident that he will lead the firm to
continued success."
Paul Stockton, Group Finance Director/Managing Director Rathbone
Investment Management, commented:
"The opportunity to lead such a prominent and well respected business is
truly exciting. Our clients and stakeholders place considerable trust in
our ability to deliver them a quality service and reliable investment
outcomes. I very much look forward to continuing to work with the board,
our executive team and my colleagues, to build on our position as a
leading UK wealth manager."
27 November 2018
For further information contact:
Rathbone Brothers Plc
Tel: 020 7399 0000
Philip Howell, Chief Executive
Paul Stockton, Group Finance Director/Managing Director, Rathbone
Investment Management
Ali Johnson, Company Secretary
Shelly Patel, Head of Investor Relations
Camarco (Communications adviser to Rathbones)
Tel: 020 3757 4984
Email: ed.gascoigne-pees@camarco.co.uk
Ed Gascoigne-Pees
Hazel Stevenson
Notes to editors:
1. This announcement contains inside information as defined in Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation No. 596/2014 ("MAR").
Rathbone Brothers Plc
Rathbone Brothers Plc ("Rathbones"), through its subsidiaries, is a
leading provider of high-quality, personalised investment and wealth
management services for private clients, charities and trustees. Our
services include discretionary investment management, unit trusts,
banking and loan services, financial planning, unitised portfolio
services, and UK trust, legal, estate and tax advice.
Rathbones has over 1,400 staff in 15 UK locations and Jersey; its
headquarters is 8 Finsbury Circus, London.
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