New chair at wealth management firm

Quilter, the FTSE 250 wealth manager, has appointed Glyn Barker as chair.

His appointment will take effect from 7 September, subject to regulatory approval.

Mr Barker (pictured) will join the Quilter board as a non-executive director and as a member of the Board Remuneration Committee and the Board Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee effective from 1 June 2022.

Ruth Markland will continue as chair of Quilter until Mr Barker 's appointment becomes effective.

After a distinguished executive career with PwC, culminating with appointment as cice chairman, UK and chief executive Markets: Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, Mr Barker has held a number of senior non-executive positions including chairman of The Berkeley Group Holdings plc and Senior Independent director of Aviva plc.

Mr Barker will be stepping down as chair and a non-executive director of berkeley Group at or before their Annual General Meeting on 6 September 2022.

He said: “I am deeply honoured to be appointed to chair the Quilter board.

“Quilter is a business which has completely transformed itself since its listing in 2018 and I am very much looking forward to playing a role in ensuring it fully delivers on its undoubted potential. ”

Paul Feeney, Quilter CEO, said: “I am very pleased that Quilter has been able to attract a Chair of the calibre of Glyn Barker.

“Having repositioned the business as a focused UK wealth manager, my management team and I welcome the appointment of Glyn Barker who will help us to fully leverage the fantastic capabilities of our business for the benefit of all our stakeholders. ”