Quilter Cheviot has hired Fergus Caheny as head of London, following the impending retirement of Nigel Crawford, who will step back from the role next year.
Caheny joins from Evelyn Partners, where he spent four years as managing partner. Prior to this, he worked as partner and investment director at Tilney Smith & Williamson for more than a decade. He has also served as head of charities at Kleinwort Benson.
Crawford, who will retire in 2027, served as head of London and Belfast at Quilter Cheviot for eight years. He has spent a total of 18 years at the business, however, having previously been executive director at the company.
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Elsewhere in the business, Louise Williams will join the firm from Aberdeen Adviser, adopting the role of finance director. Current chief financial and operating officer Paul Barnacle will leave to pursue new opportunities, leaving Quilter Cheviot in the process of hiring for a new COO, amid a transition period prior to Barnacle’s departure.
Nick Holmes, managing director of client service and oversight, will also retire next summer, having joined the firm in 2019.
John Goddard (pictured), CEO of Quilter Cheviot, said: “In my first year in this role, I’ve seen the strength of Quilter Cheviot and the opportunities ahead of us. These changes will ensure we have the right leadership structure, expertise and capacity to support our future growth and continue building on the strong foundations already in place.
“Louise knows Quilter extremely well and brings considerable financial leadership experience, while Fergus has an impressive track record in investment management and leading teams in the London market.
“I am delighted they are joining Quilter Cheviot and look forward to working closely with them.”
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Goddard gave his thanks to Crawford, Barnacle and Holmes for the “enormous contribution each has made to Quilter Cheviot”.
“They have given many years of service to the business and leave impressive legacies in their respective areas.
“We have planned carefully for these transitions and will continue to ensure a smooth handover as we put the new leadership structure in place.”
