10th Dec 2019 18:06
(Alliance News) - Kingswood Holdings Ltd on Tuesday announced the appointment of a number of individuals to various senior roles at the wealth management company.
Leigh Philpot was hired as the new head of wealth. He previously served as head of regions at Kleinwort Hambros Private Bank which is Societe Generale's private banking and wealth management division in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
Kleinworth Hambros' Paul Surguy was hired to join Philpot's team and lead the investment management business, effective from January.
Rupert Thompson has been promoted to managing director & chief investment officer. He previously worked at asset manager PAM Global Investments, Henderson Global Investors and Swiss investment bank UBS Group.
David Winkler assumed the role of associate director to "support Thompson in developing the firm's investment strategy".
Patrick Goulding, chief executive and chief financial officer of Kingswood's operating platforms, said: "It has been an incredibly busy and successful year for Kingswood and these promotions are a testament to the progress made. We will continue through 2020 to make additional strategic hires to support the growth and build-out of the group and further enhance the strong and experienced management team."
Shares in Kingswood closed 2.1% lower at 20.76 pence each on Tuesday in London.
By Ife Taiwo; [email protected]
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