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Baroness Helena Morrissey has been named the new chairman of broker AJ Bell. The 55-year-old – dubbed a City superwoman for balancing a successful career with having nine children – will join the board in July. She will then take over from Les Platts as chairman at the company s next annual general meeting in January next year. Baroness Helena Morrissey will then take over from Les Platts as chairman at AJ Bell s next annual general meeting in January next year Platts has held the role for more than a decade. Morrissey, who made her name in fund management and sits in the House of Lords, is stepping down from the board of wealth manager St James s Place after just 14 months. ....
IoD appoints new chair The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed a new chair after a thorough search process, who will step into the role next Monday. Patrick Macdonald is set to take the helm from interim chair John Watson, after he joined in September 2020. The chair of the IoD’s Nomination Committee, Jean Church, said: “After a rigorous selection process, we were delighted to appoint Patrick. I would like to thank John Watson for stepping in as interim chair last year and helping to lead the IoD during the last seven months.” Watson, who navigated the board’s response to the pandemic, will remain as part of the IoD Board when the new chair starts. ....
Helena Morrissey named chairman of broker AJ Bell dailymail.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailymail.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.