– UK, London – Rathbone Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) today announced that Andy Pomfret will be retiring as chief executive on 28 February 2014. The current deputy chief executive, Philip Howell, will join the Board with immediate effect, becoming chief executive on 1 March 2014.
Andy Pomfret joined Rathbones in 1999 as group finance director and became chief executive in 2004. Philip Howell joined Rathbones in March 2013 having most recently been chief executive of Williams de Broe (part of the Evolution Group).
Philip, Mark Nicholls, chairman of Rathbones, said: “Rathbones has flourished under Andy’s strong leadership and we all wish him well in his future career. It is a tribute to Andy’s farsightedness that he brought in Philip as a potential successor at the beginning of the year. Philip has become a key part of the senior team and I am delighted that he is taking over as chief executive. The handover is already underway and I am confident that, under Philip, Rathbones will continue to prosper.”
Philip Howell commented: “Leadership of Rathbones is one of the great privileges in our industry. I very much look forward to working with my colleagues to build on Rathbones’ well-earned position at the forefront of investment management and client service.”
About Rathbone Brothers Plc
Rathbone Brothers Plc is a leading provider of high-quality, personalized investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, and trustees. This includes discretionary investment management, unit trusts, tax planning, trust and company management, pension advice, and banking services.
Rathbones has over 840 staff in 13 UK locations and Jersey and has its headquarters in Curzon Street, London.
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