Ashcourt Rowan has poached Gaius Jones from Towry to replace Chris Williams as chief executive of its financial planning division.
Mr Williams was promoted to head up financial planning nine months ago, but chose to step down at the end of last year and is set to leave later this year. Mr Williams joined Rowan & Company Capital Management in 2001 which later merged to create Ashcourt Rowan.
Mr Jones, currently a director and senior client partner at Towry, where he has been for 14 years, will replace Mr Williams.
He has been tasked to “drive the management and development of the financial planning business across the UK to help deliver the group’s ambitious growth plans”.
Ashcourt Rowan chief executive Jonathan Polin (pictured), said: “Gaius’s experience at John Scott and Partners, and more latterly at Towry, will be invaluable in maximising the opportunity following RDR and the significant consolidation prospects that will unfold.
“His experience in developing strong professional introducer links and looking after key high net worth clients will be invaluable as we seek to grow our footprint across the UK.”
