CFA UK chief executive Will Goodhart (pictured) is set to step down in early 2025 after 18 years at the society, the firm has announced.
The board will work with recruitment agency Sapphire Partners to appoint a new CEO. The CFA said it would share further details around the role and hiring process with members later this month.
Under Goodhart’s stewardship, CFA UK has seen its membership double to 12,000 members. His tenure as CEO saw the first certificate in ESG investing launch in 2019, which is now run globally by the CFA Institute.
Hilary Eastman, chair of CFA UK’s board of directors, said: “Will has been instrumental in the growth and success of our society, serving for nearly two decades.
“As he steps down, he leaves the legacy of an organisation transformed to shape and support the future of investment management. We cannot thank him enough for all that he has done and wish him the very best for the future.”
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Goodhart added: “It has been a huge privilege and tremendous fun to support thousands of people on their investment journey, helping them to shape their careers and ensuring that they are technically and ethically competent to help manage other people’s money.
“I am immensely grateful to the volunteers and the team at CFA UK and CFA Institute for all that we have done together. There’s lots of exciting work ahead for us and a growing need for what we offer.
“I look forward to being involved in that work until my departure and then supporting and celebrating the Institute and Society’s work as a member.”
