People Moves: Canada Life names new UK CEO
Canada Life has named former Aviva senior executive Lindsey Rix as UK chief executive following the departure of Doug Brown late last year. Rix will report into David Harney, president and chief operating Officer Europe for Great-West Lifeco.
Rix will continue to deliver the strategy set by the UK board to deliver a major transformation programme with the ambition to become a major competitor in the retirement market combining the core strengths of its well-established wealth, insurance and asset management businesses.
At Aviva Rex led its UK savings and retirement business, bringing experience from working in corporate banking, wealth management, retail savings and retirement.
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Инвестиционную поддержку Hawksford окажет STAR Capital Partnership LLP
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Company has already identified ‘several acquisition targets’
International private client services provider Hawksford has secured a new majority investor.
European fund manager Star Capital Partnership will provide investment to drive the firm’s growth plans, with M&A being an integral part of Hawkford’s strategy.
The sum and majority shareholding were not revealed.
Strategy
Hawksford group chief executive Michel van Leeuwen said: “This deal is a significant vote of confidence in Hawksford’s strategy, management team, people, and ambition.
“Despite the global challenges defining 2020 and 2021, Star identified Hawksford as an attractive investment opportunity due to our stable and long-term client partnerships, sound business returns and potential for global growth. Several acquisition targets have been identified, which is why the partnership with Star represents an exciting step change in Hawksford’s successful evolution.”