Brown Shipley’s chairman Jim Willens has resigned from its board of directors due to personal health concerns.
He was appointed chairman last April, having been a non-executive director since 1 January 2014 and also sat on the business’ audit, risk and compliance committees.
His resignation is effective from Friday (29 January).
David Rough, who has sat on the board as a non-executive director for over 11 years, will assume the role of acting chairman, with the appointment of a permanent chairman announced in due course.
Mr Rough stated Mr Willens has made a significant contribution to the business through his considerable knowledge of the sector and exemplary commitment during an “exciting period” in the wealth manager’s growth.
Previously a board director of Nationwide, in December 2008 Mr Willens became the chief executive of Dunfermline Building Society.
A year later he moved across to head up the Newcastle Building Society.
peter.walker@ft.com
