– UK, Monmouth – AssetCo PLC (LON: ASTO) today announced the appointment of Campbell Fleming to its board of directors as CEO with effect from 2 October 2021.
“I am delighted that Campbell will be joining AssetCo as CEO in early October. His experience and expertise within the asset and wealth management industry, together with his leadership qualities, means he is well placed to build on AssetCo’s strong foundations. The sector is facing numerous challenges, but the importance of the industry in enabling clients to achieve their financial goals is even greater. Campbell shares our belief that AssetCo can play a key role by investing in, supporting and developing businesses to meet the needs of investors.” said Board Chairman, Martin Gilbert.
Peter McKellar will continue to be Deputy Chairman and will remain actively involved in the development and execution of the Company’s strategy.
Martin Gilbert continued: “Peter steps down from his role as CEO with AssetCo in fantastic shape. In the space of only a few months, he has overseen the acquisition of Saracen Fund Managers, the acquisition of a majority equity interest in Rize ETF, and the acquisition of a 30% equity interest in Parmenion. The Board and I are immensely grateful to Peter for all his hard work and guidance. We are delighted he will remain on the Board as Deputy Chairman, continuing to be involved actively in the Company’s development.”
About Campbell Fleming
Campbell Fleming is Chairman of The Big Exchange and a non-executive director of several other private companies. He was Global Head of Distribution and Marketing at Standard Life Aberdeen plc until September 2020. Before joining Aberdeen Asset Management in August 2016, Campbell was CEO – EMEA and Global COO at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, having joined that firm as Global Head of Distribution in November 2009. Before this, Campbell was head of the UK for JPMorgan Asset Management.
Campbell Fleming said: “I am excited to be joining Martin, Peter and the AssetCo team, whose focus on clients, industry experience, and commitment to innovation attracted me. There are several structural shifts taking place within the asset and wealth management industry, such as digitization and changing investing habits. As an agile business, AssetCo can capitalize on these shifts to deliver value for investors and shareholders. I am really looking forward to building on the excellent momentum AssetCo has established in such a short period, as well as working with Martin, Peter, and the wider team.”
For more information: https://www.assetco.com/
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.