Ferguson and Neilson to step down from Nucleus as Rowney takes the helm after James Hay deal

David Ferguson to pursue other opportunities

Kathleen Gallagher
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Richard Rowney, group CEO of James Hay, will be taking on responsibility for both Nucleus and James Hay as Nucleus’ CEO and founder David Ferguson departs.

Ferguson will pursue other opportunities after a period of handover. Alongside him, Barry Neilson, chief customer officer, is also departing. Alex Kovach, who joined from interactive investor last year, will take on his areas as part of his new role as chief commercial officer. The leadership team will also comprise Richard Warner as chief operating officer and Alison Longbottom as chief people officer. Other executive roles are still being considered and will be announced in due course, the company said. Ex-Baillie Gifford manager launches innovative investment platform Tilli...

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