10 September 2024
AJ Bell plc ('AJ Bell' or 'Company')
Board Changes
AJ Bell, one of the UK's largest investment platforms with over half a million customers, announces that Roger Stott, Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be retiring and stepping down as an Executive Director of the Company on 31 December 2024.
Roger joined AJ Bell in July 2008 and during his time at the Company has held a range of roles including Group Finance Director and Chief Risk Officer. He was appointed to the Board in the newly created role of COO in August 2021, taking responsibility for the operational aspects of the business.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Peter Birch, and Chief Technology Officer, Mo Tagari, will assume the FCA Senior Manager Function responsibilities of the Chief Operations Function (SMF 24) subject to regulatory approval. Peter continues to serve on the Board as an Executive Director having been appointed as CFO in 2022.
Commenting on today's announcement, Fiona Clutterbuck, Chair of AJ Bell, said:
"On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank Roger for his outstanding contribution to the Board and the Company over many years and wish him well for the future. During his time with the Company, Roger has played a significant role in the success of the business."
Contacts:
AJ Bell
· Shaun Yates, Investor Relations Director +44 (0) 7522 235 898
· Mike Glenister, PR Director +44 (0) 7719 554 575
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